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Final Words
by Nancy ClarkThe heart lineslows its leaping, levels, still as a horizon. The nurse's hand sweeps off life's last mask. "She can still hear you." We hold the hands that held our hands, offer words to ease her into Eternity. Far in the corridor: "Visiting hours are over." TO: The Estate of . . . "Service has been terminated on this phone number." "No further pension benefits are payable." "Information is no longer accessible." "This closes our file." Visiting hours are over. |
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