by Helen Zarocostas

Created on: February 14, 2007   Last Updated: May 14, 2007

"THE LONG NIGHT"
My fears surface
it's quiet and dark
A soft light glows
Still its dark.
I'm going to die
I see it in their faces
My family cry
I have no pain want no help
I want to die awake.
I'll only do this once
want to get it right.
Say good bye.
The night is nearly over
my body betrayed me.
But at this hour, -
I sweat with fear.
It's the unknown
the moment of death, the long long after.
I can't sleep don't want to sleep.
My fears continue.
Is there some one can help, knows how
to do this with dignity and style.
I'm still alive I have today
I need to live it right.

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