Aunt Cedar knew she was dying a little bit here a little bit there br The doctors all gave their opinions in three minute briefs once a week br Her family had been there supporting her as she was injected br With needles filled with Death's drugs and an Angel's relief br She was happy right up until the end when she just closed her eyes br Her breathing became as silent as the crickets outside who sensed her passing br She had always said not to harm the crickets in the garage br Even when the sound of their constant chirping would disturb her sleep br They were quiet now out of respect for their protector br The lone light in her room flickered and went out br Her husband of sixty years fell to her side and placed a kiss on his bride's lips br Her sons and daughters wept and held each other tight br She always wanted them to all be home at once and they were.... br Just for her....