Perhaps it could be considered #brave to witness such things happening to loved ones; and to face, thwart, and overcome death multiple times, on behalf of others.

DEATH ASSAILED HER
by lovenotes_from_carolyn
Death assailed her ghastly lips
Stark white they were, within its grips
The pallor seen, as yet unspoken
Their healthy sheen, an absent token

Death assailed unblinking eyes
Turned heavenward, by their demise
Dilated now, wild, unstaring
Proved how poorly she was faring

Death assailed her wobbly legs
Made noodles of the once strong pegs
Her weight, no longer could they hold
A fated future they betold

Death assailed her spoken voice
Gone missing now, against her choice
No screams, nor whispers, not a squeak
Her vocal cords left mute and weak

Death assailed her beating heart
I prayed and prayed it would restart
Barely a thump within that chest
Silent now, in need of rest

Death assailed her, Lord 'tis true
Skin from head to toe 'twas blue
Vascular, was this restriction
The folly caused by drug addiction

I beg thee please, cherish your life
All are subject to such strife
Seek out comfort, peace, and joy
A therapist, you might employ

Death assailed her, I've seen it twice
This artifice does not play nice
Yet here I stand, through tears I've cried
And not a once, have left her side

Death you fool, you've come too soon
For you, we'll neither bow nor swoon
I cast thee back to depths of hell
By now, you know me very well

Assail you may, but win you'll not
It's me, you fool - have you forgot?
Make haste, be gone, your ruse is done
Give up, retreat, you have not won

I'll peel my loved ones from your hands
I'll overcome you, where you stand
I'll warn you once more, loud and clear
Away with you, dare not come here!
©lovenotes_from_carolyn 1/17/2022

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