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Precious

by Mishtu Banerjee

Imagine you have just died while sleeping

and no one knows

you will not wake

Go to your child's bedroom

and watch as she breathes

the easy shifting of her rib cage

You reach and try to touch her

but she is like a ghost

and your hand passes through

her tangled hair

She sighs, "mommy"

and you say, "I am here"

she sighs "mommy"

and you know she does not hear

So you sing her a lullaby

believing even if she does not hear

it will somehow touch her

and she will carry your silent singing

like a kiss

If you wake tomorrow

remember what is precious

before you close your eyes

-- MishtuBanerjee - 16 Jul 2004
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