Tragedy will find us when the bloom falls off your rose

and you, my sun, now are setting for the final time- I repine.

I watched you fade away as your body grew weaker every day.

I held you in my arms as my world was torn apart.

My sadness, hanging like a moon, watching over the oceans of you.

Traversing the waves and depths of grief to find purposeto find peace.

I am drifting, I am drowning, the blackest water takes control.

I am weightless, I am nothing.

Without you, I'll succumb to the undertow.

I watched you fade away as your body grew weaker every day.

I held you in my arms as my world was torn apart.

In vain I try to turn the tide, to return to our youth (that which betrays)

Wearily you rest and gaze into my eyes. Under the shade of the agave, you tell me it's time.

I bless your vessel as angels surround you with the scent of lavender and sage.

One last breath, please don't go. This pain will last forever- oh, how I love you so.

I watched you fade away as your body grew weaker every day.

I held you in my arms as my world was torn apart.

Lamentation ritual, laceration of the soul.