Simply Six Minutes

This is what she was shown. Her parents wanted her to not fear. This picture of what death would be for her, just a beautiful stairway to a beautiful place. She wanted to believe it, needed to think that was how it would be. Her body would be rid of pain and soreness, with no more needles or tests or hurtful procedures. She was only a child but she knew the painting was only a dream. She hoped it would be that easy, just sleep and then float up that pretty stairway.

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