Eternal Kiss

I fear that death is at my door,
With his steady patient knock

It announces its presence

I fear that death has come for me
Its cold embrace holds my finality

I am reticent as death counts my time
Its very presence lets me know I've crossed the line

I shudder as death sings its final song
Low and melodious its tune both short and long

I am quiet as death replays life,
I was a lover, a mother, a sister, a wife

I fear that death has found my hiding place,
It moves so easy and occupies that space

I cower as death lays its final kiss
Its added my name to its eternal list