One night I am awoken and much to my surprise
I see a man beside my bed and I open wide my eyes
For some strange reason I feel no fear
and he slowly comes my way
He sits down in the chair beside
My bed as if to stay.
For long moments silence swirls around
It is comfortable to bear
The stranger slowly reaches down
His hand gently strokes my hair.
In a quiet voice I ask, “Why are you here?”
He just smiles and with an echo he answers
“My child, do not fear.”
I slowly nod as I turn to sit on the edge of my bed.
The stranger encouragingly gazes, and then
I feel a slight feeling of dread.
I take my time to look around and see me sleeping still
But wait….I must be mistaken…..
As the knowledge begins to fill my head
I look back at the man.
With a gentle sigh he acknowledges me
Carefully taking my hand.
With one last look at my still form
I follow the stranger out of sight.
This is how I came to meet Death
One dark and mellow night.