Dying
She is, but aging beautifully; Putting up an optimistic front, and does so dutifully
Dying
To be the one in her place, so that she may live, and I, be erased
Dying
To understand and not wanting to at the same time, and yet knowing, someday, her Fate will be mine
Dying
To live, dying to die; dying to lie dormant, dying to cry
Dying
In silence despite the countless vows I've made, yet eager to retire to an early grave
Dying
To let someone know and save me, but also refuse to let it show to anyone but me
Dying
Like my Grandma, though she's unaware, along with what's left of her bald head of sparse, silvery-grey hair
Dying