Her graceful gesture
Now complete
He held her hand close-by.
She gave with love
Her life complete
His lifeless slumber nigh.
The slightest smile
That settled faintly on his face
The truth of love descried.
She caressed his hand
And kissed his lips
Before his final sigh.
©Alison Jean Hankinson
This is for d’Verse poetics where we are contemplating grace.
Share this:
Hues of Hankinson 
Such an emotive poem.Grace at the end. We can all hope for that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I suspect it will be more of a stretcher event for most of us….. but we can hope.
LikeLike
When the day comes this is how it should pass for all of us… not a rage against the night…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Grace indeed to be so accompanied as one takes leave of this earth. Beautiful!
LikeLike
So beautiful. Reminds me of my brother’s passing. He literally said goodbye by reciting the lord’s prayer…and we joined in. 10 seconds after the ‘amen’ he was gone. Loved this.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Much love to you. XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh this touches my heart…most especially because in October 2013 I was so so close to being in this situation with my beloved husband, of almost 48 years now. Thankful for every day — and mesmerized by your sensitive writing here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Much love to you. XXXXX
LikeLike
Very nice sound and lovely story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Grace even in death! How beautiful!
Dwight
LikeLiked by 1 person
Grace in death – it will be Mum’s first anniversary next Tuesday. I’ll think of your poem on that day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Much love to you. XXXX
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a sweet and loving poem! Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such beautiful words with tender emotion.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So touching. I think it is only right that he felt her lips “before his final sigh.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thankyou. XX
LikeLike
how absolutely lovely, Alison. May we all end in grace.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thankyou.
LikeLike
So poignant! Truly, a grace-filled write!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you very much Frank.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Alison!
LikeLike