I still see her body
Lifeless in the chair
It was so surreal
Just sitting and talking
Like there wasn’t
A dead body in the room
To say I was uneasy
Is an understatement
But I didn’t know better
To leave the room
When they came to take her
I thought they were not
Gentle enough
When they moved her
She was my mom still
I knew she couldn’t feel
But I watched and wanted
To protect her body
Like she had protected me for years
When they zipped the bag
I turned away
It was final
And I have to see that image
Played over and over
Especially around the holidays
When I miss her most
Her body was laid to rest
But my memories never will be
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – body
Leigha Robbins 
It must’ve been very difficult experience Leigha. Cherish the memories of your mom and try to be glad that you were with her at her last time. Hugs.
Thank you very much Sadje!
Take care my friend
That was poignant.
Thank you Fandango!