Embraced
She felt his hand slip away,
but had no regret.
She knew he'd follow
when it was time.
She focused
on the clearing mist,
that finally dissipated
and revealed
those waiting.
Thousands of faces.
She laughed
as she passed them,
recognizing everyone.
Touching. Calling.
Naming them one by one,
as they embraced her
and welcomed her home.
© 2010 Tamera Dobbins