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When you come, Death, come silently, slowly

Amd close my eyes.

Let me see you, handsome and dark

Gracing the shadows, heel to toe.



When you come, Death, speak softly.

Whisper quietly in my ear so only I hear

Your sweet promise.

And let not my family, who have loved me forever

See your face.  Only I will understand.



When you come, Death, let not my eyes betray me and mistake

You for another

Whose hollow face and bony hands would jerk my soul and

Make me gasp,

Holding vainly to life in fear.

Let me smile and welcome you here, happy in the passing.



When you come, God, light my soul.

Make it shine from the lowest part of me,

Rising like a laugh,

Then silently,

Slowly,

Lovingly,

In Your arms

Help me away.