I will finally let you go (part 2)

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It relates the tale of our children, who gave us happiness throughout many trying years.
It shows the struggles we overcome while laughing gratefully and crying occasionally.

Your eyes are now wide open to the gloom.
Those eyes still had a strong inner light.
My breath still catches at the sight of your exquisite, upturned face, which is so pale.

It's time to accept the sobering truth of the impending end.
Only the locations we've been are left for us to share in the future.

My heart is heaving with grief.
you look up at me and grin.
I'm just pleading with you not to go because I'm a worthless, powerless coward.

I have obstinately refused, requesting more time to negotiate.
To look into that face and feel your heart beat next to mine for one more day.

We've shared a home for five decades.
You have been the one who has kept me brave, and if you leave me alone myself, I fear I won't survive.

Now you speak in a whisper.
You breathe in small, sluggish breaths.
You are as light as a feather in my arms.
My hold on your hand feels flimsy.

Your language is stern but tender.
I have to let you go at last and be thankful for the gift we shared that so many people will never experience.

Then I watch you slowly depart while giving your cool, damp cheeks a gentle kiss.
We'll one day share the peace you've found, which gives me comfort.

Then the first time we met comes back into focus.
I give God thanks for every day since and for letting you go without any regrets.