Last Bliss
/In a rush she was taken to hospital
Amidst the fight with sickness
She wrote her seven-day wishes
He found the list beside her pillow
“Lord, please grant me
Seven-day health
To leave this sick bed
The first day let me indulge in
Cooking various dishes he likes
And I will store them in freezer
The second day let me pick up
knitting the scarf has yet to be finished
The third day I will devote to clean up
Clutters on my desk and in the drawers
The fourth day let us take our loyal dog
For a ride to the park and a sniff walk
The fifth day I will prepare birthday gifts
for children and grandchildren
Also write them nice cards
The sixth day I will invite close friends over
We will chat and sing freely all day long
The seventh day will be saved
For us to be alone together
Let's hold hands and listen to
Our favorite songs”
Only her last wish was granted
She was bathed in bliss with
A smile trickled out on her face
He held her hand until
The last trace of her warmth left
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States