The Last bit

I tried not to think of the end

But here it is

Tried not to grow up

But I guess I did

I struggled, tried to hold on

Cling like the crab that I am

And saw the grains slip through my fingers

I kept my eyes closed

So my dreams wouldn't fly off into the light

But slowly...

I guess I woke up

Couldn't stop time

I wished, I hoped, even prayed

Tried to stay till the last bit

Tried not to lose the memories

But then who knows...

Time didn't stop

And neither could I

... So here I am...

NID, November 2008