When It's My Turn

When it’s my Turn

Here one day, and then, not.
The passing feels surreal.
Witnessing the final breath,
Still waiting for the next.
Still waiting.
Waiting.
Still.

The earth has shifted.
Each hesitant step – wobbly and unsure.
What did I ever know about life….before.
I thought I understood.

Vision clearing,
Looking back on the trails, they look different than I remember.
The path not taken wasn’t the true course.
The chosen path was hard, but led me here.

Lessons learned,
Priceless memories.
A deeper understanding, and
Opening of the heart.

When it’s my turn, I will go gladly.

Debbie Luke
Sept 2013