like a veil covering
the brain
Eyelids begin to fall
as if in a gentle trance
Nose unbothered
by the smell around
Ears start to deafen
despite sound or silence
Tongue rests
beneath the teeth
Skin silently grows
unresponsive
As breathing slows,
the rest of the body
follows suit
Sleep arrives
unwelcomed
like an autumn breeze
Extending further—
the breathing
slows
to a gentle halt
Death—
not so hard