The Silence

I couldn't help but look beyond the phone
and notice the slight form laying on its side
the others just moved around it, unaware, uncaring
I couldn't help but look away
the phone still refuses to ring and I am torn
torn between the phone and the still form
waiting for one to spring to life
the miracle passing from one to the other
but in the silence I gather the net
and dip it into the cool quiet water
the body rises and touches air, for the very last time
with one last look I turn from the desk
and know, that life continues around the stillness of death
be it life or love

-SRD 10/26/99