186. A MULTITUDE


186.

A MULTITUDE
We sat at your bedside
in the early December twilight,
Tom gripping your hand,
me across from him 
clutching your forearm,
your toes going purple
as they do at the end.


We asked the nurse 
to give you another dose 
of morphine, to ease 
your terrible pain. 
We didn't understand how
crowded the room had become,
angels all around you, Dad,
ready to escort you home.


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