I sat beside you, Mom
On death’s doorstep you lay
I laid my head upon your wrist
As I bowed my head to pray
The world to me shut off
The silence here is thick
Alone just you and I
And your watch’s rhythmic tick
I block out all my pain
And loss I’m sure to feel
I concentrate now deeply
On the tick your watch reveals
I sit here now for days
And hear the rhythmic sound
I contemplate you being gone
The thought now seems profound
The time for you is near
To enter Heaven’s Gate
I’ll stay here by your side
Until your journey is complete
In the months to come
My wounded heart will heal slow
I want so much to hear your voice
To see your smile’s glow
I will lay my head upon my wrist
When my feelings are too strong
I will hear your watch’s rhythmic tick
And know you’re never gone