I do not fear quiescence of my breath,
for living ceased upon your sad demise.
The sun eclipsed the hour of your death;
the moon and stars were snatched from out the skies.
My Love, the night is long and never spent;
I feel a void that I cannot abide.
My heart, the very soul of me is rent,
because you are no longer by my side.
I welcome death to come and set me free,
to lift me far beyond this somber night,
for There, my Love, I know you wait for me;
once more we'll be together in the light.

To this sad world I'll gladly say adieu,
for death will surely bring me close to you.

Copyright © 2000 Ruth Gillis

Previously published in Bell's Letters Autumn 2000