A child, crouched in a corner, shivering...
Shadows, cascading down her face, like tears...

Choking my pillow I hold it so tight,
Imagine their arms are still here...

Dancing in the solace of my night-born lies,
Grasping at the hand of hope reaching through the...

Please don’t cry my little one, it’s...
Knowing how I’ll miss you dear, it’s...

"I'm done for if this isn't him, I can't take...
Lost so much hope from doing this so many times...

"I love you, darling."
"I love you too.&quot...

I count the seconds by your breath and sit back as...
You kiss me still and I know I'll let you, you...

Ascertain the catalyst,
Unfold slowly from clenched fists...