I’ve played it a million times Rewind, play, rewind Details seared in my mind Final wishes determined A lifetime on fast forward Unfolds in this hospital bed Generations of tragedy at play Interconnected fates Woven tapestries collide this day Culminating in a moment Innocent eyes say their goodbyes She weeps behind porcelain mask Tasked with protecting his dignity The Weeping Widows first battle Starts with loss that forges her in fire Grief is a black hole But she is a blazing pyre