I’m ready

she whispered so softly

I could barely hear

You've always had the power

I sighed

Just a click of your heels, and…

She looked down

As the ruby slippers peeked out

From the edge of her gossamer gown

She smiled and closed her eyes

Worn hospital gown faded away

And worn, thin fingers became

Plump and dainty lifting the flowing

cloud of white

Giddily she spun

Arms wide

Rich brown hair teasing

The wind

While far away

A fading breath

disappeared

into eternity