You Were Good In Your Time

Let the heart rest
lay back your head
you were good in your time
and we thank you
You made me feel less alone
you made me feel not quite so
deformed,
uninformed
and hunchback

Time takes all breath away
you were good in your time
and we thank you so
You said more in one day
than most people say
in a lifetime, it was our time
and we thank you
An end-of-the-ride sigh

your soft smile says:
"please understand,
I must surrender."
Then you grip with
your hand
now so small in mine
are you aware
wherever you are
that you have just died?