Exanimis Dolor - I Watched You Wither Away

I knelt beside your bed, Placed my hand upon your head. I watched the color drain, I watched you struggle in endless pain. There is nothing I can offer, No prayer or hymn to keep you here. My presence is not enough, To take away your fear. I watched you wither away… I saw your spirit decay. I watched you leave this life behind… I saw your soul no longer shine. I plead with the gods for one more hour, But you stare at me with distant eyes, And baptize me in unholy ache. I hold your hand in silent heartbreak. Your grip weakens against mine, Your body well into decline. I watched you wither away… I saw your spirit decay. I watched you leave this life behind… I saw your soul no longer shine. Your final breath takes its leave, A final gasp, I hold in my memories. Your body is now only a husk, Empty and hollow as winter’s touch. Only I remain in this room, The walls descending in on me, like a tomb. I watched you wither away… I watched you leave this life behind…