First Last Time

I carry you this first last time
My duty for sure
One man of six
One hand of twelve
Five steps to go
6ft down

I carry you this first last time
The handle is cold
My hand is numb
The box is shinny and new
Four steps to go
6ft down

I carry you this first last time
Overcast sky
Rain on the way
Faces painted in sorrow
Three steps to go
6ft down

I carry you this first last time
I hear the grass folding under my feet
My heart is heavy and empty
Two steps to go
6ft down

I carry you this first last time
The end of your journey
I can not take my last step
My hand slips away
Holding onto nothing
My knees give out
I fall
6ft down

12/7/09
Copyright © 2009 by Jeff R. Ghee