your final words to me before i fall asleep
are like the gentle metaphors of Jesus
and the lulling songs of the saints
and the proud prophecies of Joan
all stitched into your throbbing voice.

your final words to me before i fall asleep
drift and spin through my ears
like the sweet and simple mother's tune
and even when i drift into the slumber realm
i feel your fingers lightly curled around mine.

your final words to me before i fall asleep
are my first and last true lullaby.