" turn off your mind
relax and float down stream
it is not dying it is not dying "
lennon / mccartney 1966
we are led down the hall and into a room on the left. mom sits
my nephew stands. the security guard says a doctor will come to talk
to us. leaving she begins to close the door. i ask her to let it be
a man walks in the room. the security guard looking concerned stands
just inside the doorway. the man introduces himself asks our names and relation to donis
after we answer he says " i'm sorry but donis passed away. i hope that didn't sound too harsh
we tried everything to revive her ". my nephew is emotionless. mom quietly says " oh no !"
several days later i take mom to the beach. it is very clear and chilly
a pretty woman in striped leotards and white sweater is skate dancing
in the empty parking lot. several seagulls fight over a piece of food
we slowly walk the bike path towards the marina
i am quite envious of my sister because she received an incredible blessing
she was able to relax and turn off her mind in the arms
of mom who unconditionally loved her
and dear friends that is a very happy story