can I cross the bridge from life to death
when my last breath is drawn
not knowing what's on the other side
can I leave those I love and say goodbye
what thoughts in my last moments
that I have been granted on this earth
stay ~ please let me stay
as my hand is held in yours
I don't think I'm ready, there is so much
I've yet to do, the pain of leaving
~ living without you
is one that I can't fathom, there's so much
more I want to see; the walk across the bridge
is frightening, not knowing where it leads
cry not, once I am gone
as I walk away from you, be strong and
smile at memories ~ the love I have for you
Ramblings From A Mum 
Beautiful Jenny, a lovely perspective on your dad and you, as we know that time will come. I thought this was a excellent piece. Well done.
Thank you very much Michael ~ yes sadly I do know ~ hopefully not for a very long time.
This is so beautiful…… So so beautiful, dear….
thank you lovely so very much xx
i dont know that we will ever feel truly ready…probably for the same reasons—for fear of what it will be for others…i am fine embracing whatever there is for me…i think the greatest fear for me will be that i am no long here to care for certain people…very nicely worked out in this ma’am…smiles.
no I don’t think any of us would Bri, I think I am too accepting for myself – but to leave those we need to care for…well would be the hardest thing to do. Thank you for reading and your kindness ~ smiles in return
just hugs lots
just thank you – lots of them xxx
Poignant and heartwrenching.
thank you Tess xx
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Gorgeous Jenny profound and tender, the touch of uncertainty is perfect love it
thank you MLM and thank you for the inspiration that lead to it ~ smiles x
My pleasure and thank you for your kindness and encouragements you are such a lovely person Jenny and I look forward to checking your blog every morning
You are very sweet to say that and I am appreciative of the work you and others do – takes a second to be kind to someone ~ and you have just proved it. Smiles x
=)) (hugs)
Beautiful, poignant, and so universal!! 🙂 🙂
That is is Helen – thank you.
You write the most beautiful poetry I have ever read. Pop is not going yet ………….. no not quite yet.
thank you my darling – you say the sweetest things – always ~ smiles ~ and NO he isn’t going anywhere yet xxx
Good I am so pleased !
so am I 🙂 x
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beautiful thoughts about your father who sounds so beautiful too )
thank you Beth – yes like all dads ~ {hugs} xx
Wow, Jen. I’m seriously welling up here.
I did too…. thanks hun xx
Such a beautiful and eloquent piece Jenny, this really moved me, especially these lines:
“there is no more pain within
my voice is silently swallowed
my breath begins to fade”
Thank you and thank you for choosing lines that resonates with you, let’s me know how my writing affects the reader, what part they connected with (hugs) x
You are most welcome. ☺️✨
This is so lovely, Jen.x
Thank you gorgeous 🙂 xx
This is simply lovely.
Thank you so very much Morgan 🙂 x