Palliative

 Still breathing, thus still 'living',

Though gone, life's quality,

Reality, the 'waiting game'

This 'end of life'  story.

We know what will be imminent, 

It's just the 'when', unknown,

We have no say, seem powerless,

When loved ones, they are 'goin' 

'Tis difficult just watching

Still knowing what WILL come,

Reflecting past experiences,

Achievements, yet, feel numb.

Unable, to things, rectify,

Powerless to assist,

Just 'be there' that's sufficient,

Too soon they will be missed.

So love them through their struggle

As looms, their departure,

The outcome, it IS certain,

The timing, just, unsure.

The person DID pass the next morning