Peace

He lays in the darkness
listening to her breathing.

Quiet.

Years spent working
to acquire all they could.

Worthless.

The doctor's demeanor
when they broke the news.

Cold.

Months of waiting and hoping,
asking for an answer to prayers.

Hopeless.

The surgeries, the medications
all to extend her life, no quality.

Wasted.

Alone with her everyday
putting up a front for others.

Artificial.

He stands and goes to her side;
one last kiss, he pulls the plug from the wall.

Peace.....at last.