Peaceful Passing

The vigil continues. For several months now, a woman, breathing heavily, lays in bed awaiting death. Next to her, sitting bedside and holding her hand, is her husband. “It’s ok to go, to let the pain go, to finally rest,” he said to her. She looks at him unable to move, then acknowledges with just……

Vortex

In the middle of a beautiful garden, a thin mist surrounds a small, concrete bench. On the bench sits a man, sobbing and holding his head low. “Is there nothing else I can do?”he manages to say in between sobs. He stands. A few tears run down his cheek as he waves his arms at……