25 May 2011

two hundred-twenty five.

"extraordinary journey of redemption."

he sacrificed his own life
to give her his heart, for eternity.

and as soon as that organ connected
with her body, the beeping sped up and the lines jumped.

he sacrificed his own life
to give him his lung, for eternity.

to breathe, he let go of one because he knew
he'd survive the loss of the other - the cost of life is priceless.

turned him lifeless and left passion filled tears
to slide out her eyes, roll down her cheek - as her body began to sink.

in a tub of remembrance, of this man. that man.
that sacrificed his life, to give her his own life.

in a tub of remembrance, of this man. that man.
that sacrificed his life, to give him his own.

as he rests, the rest live.
in a nature of gratefulness.

with a breath fresh air and a heart made to love.
they live. seven pounds more. they live.

a life more abundantly.