Goodbye Catherine-A scene from Hemmingways-A Farewell to Arms.

He had made the long journey

across the Swiss mountains.

The war was far behind him

now just Catherine lay ahead.

As he reached the hospital ward

the old nurse shook her head.

What of the baby?

he asked,

her sad eyes looked down.

Catherine lay pale and weak

on the hospital bed.

Somehow

she managed a smile at his arrival.

Oh darling, I am going to die.

Don’t let me die.

Hold me in your arms!

Hold me tight.

Don’t let me go.

When you hold me

we cannot be parted

If you stay with me

I shall not be afraid.

As she left him the bells tolled.

Declaring the Armistice

The war had ended for some.

He carried her in his arms

to the window.

The crowds below

had released white doves in the air.

As if to carry her soul to heaven,

He kissed her still lips

And whispered peace,

peace at last my darling.