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DYING
today I wake, yesterday's news assails me
all once regarded as certain has failed me
yesterday death whispered some distant calling
today it camps near me; incessantly howling
waiting to claim this cloak of dust
my soul to eternal trust
others walk lightly in my presence
loathing to speak of my passing essence
avoiding the windows of my despair
the shame of their own fear laid bare
clinging to life, testing the promise
was my faith honest?
for ease of suffering a speedy passage
yet more time for one last message
heralding heaven's immutable grace
assurance of life's conquering embrace
yet in this frail flesh and bone
I struggle all alone
caught between the straits most dire
both worlds holding my hearts desire
anticipation of hope above
mourning partition from earthly love
faith and doubt life's long battle
'til the death rattle
© 2004 Rita L. Betti
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