Up on the heli-pad at Children's Hospital

Before I go, 

let me see the sun set over the mountains,

let me gaze into my mother's face,

the face I have come to know so well, 

the one that smiles at me with tears in her eyes,

knowing that everyone is here for me, 

wheeling meters and IV lines, feeding lines

and blankets, all for me,

I know that I am loved, deeply loved.

Before I go, let me also see my father standing

behind me, knowing he loves me, 

he is a part of me, just as I will always

be a part of him.  11/14/2021