The Final Viewing

A void has been occupied by thoughts and actions on this day

Your flesh is still present in the world

But I’ll never speak to you again

 

The voice that once made my heart smile

Controlled by vocal cords that are in decay

Silenced from my ears forever

Nothing can allow me to hear it again

 

I look one more time at the flesh that glowed with so much life

Prepared to close the coffin and step away into new light

 

I will never see you again

Nor will I ever hear your voice

Death is cold at times

But in this pain I shall rejoice