final moments together

beautiful body of Christ
my body prays
bitter wine taste in my mouth -- your blood

the life of Christ inside

hugging smiling strangers of blessing
speaking beloved. . ..
peace. . .
may you see, feel, know. . .

hanging on tightly
for what?
life? hope? faith? love?

maybe just to feel another heart beat like mine
maybe to feel Your heartbeat

under the golden aspen rain

10/21/04
somewhere east of santa rosa, nm
thanks doug p. for the photo