Grandma

I can't shake these shakes
my legs are all over the place
I'm so nervous all day
everywhere I rest, there are little earthquakes
I'm asleep inside but I'm awake
I can't breathe OK

I miss you.

RIP

And, just like that,
I have another angel watching over me.

Stay Alive

I sit here tonight
watching my grandmother
as she sleeps, snores, struggles to breathe
inside her heart is dying
and every other organ is slowly following because of it
I stare at her
so strong, so sweet, so beautiful
tears run down my face
I pray, I wish, I hope, I plead
for miracles and good health
I don't know anyone who deserves it more than she