Every breath
He tried to take in
Was like a dagger
Stabbing my soul.
I leaned my ear
Across his chest.
I tried to listen
To the beats of his heart,
Barely heard
Screaming in pain.
I felt a hand
Stroking my hair.
I turned,
Seeing the light of his eyes
Leaving.
He spoke to me
With his last breath,
His last words:
I love you.
Then
He died.
Gone.
Forever.
