And your eyes were wide shut
as if we were worlds apart
and your mouth was wide open
the silence, as well, was frozen

And you were breathing
but only through my soul
and you were speaking
words that could never be told

And she was crying
and she couldn't let go
and she was trying
to bring you back home

And you sent her on her own
and her wings began to spread alone
and I know that you can see
the woman she had come to be

And now that you're finally resting
with some peace of mind
and you're eternally breathing
through her soul and mine


Dedicated to my Grandpa Shalom Matzkin R.I.P