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Don’t Throw Away the Daisies

Thank you for passing the time with me.

It’s so lonely waiting to die.

Can’t tell you how angry I felt

when you first appeared

with fruit and flowers

wittering on about sun and the seasons.

I wanted to scream at you “I’m dying”

Have you got the colouring book?

One of your slightly better ideas.

Silly really but I love doing them,

reminds me of being little,

using every crayon in the box.

Mother and me at the kitchen table.

Now when you do the flowers

please don’t throw away the daisies

although I know they are past their best.

Could you do my nails?

I often had a manicure when I was working

it seems important that God should see

I’ve tried my hardest.

I love the oils, the scent of lavender

challenging that mournful medical smell?

Hold my hand, I’m feeling so very tired

Deep rhythms overwhelm me

creeping in on every side.

My eyelids are amazing rainbows

how very strange.

Let’s say goodbye now – softly

just in case I slip away.