At that moment your soul seeped out of your body,
Weaving its way through the smoggy air.
Like a genie escaping a lamp.

Dancing towards the light - like the flame of a candle,
It hesitated over the shell of your body,
Teasing – as though to return to you.

Below, family observe the line, never moving or changing.
Look into those eyes, so peaceful now,
You lips parted – slightly smiling.

You see lights whistling away from you,
Like fire crackers. Swirling and twirling.
As all your lovers from your past escape beyond this moment.

The canvas of your soul is blank. Only the essence of you remains
You follow the path up on high.
Waiting in line to be reborn.