a creative writing assignment

[rootin_tootin]

Saw her laying there.
Saw her rosy cheeks.
Saw her crimson lips.
Saw her eyes closed for eternity.
Saw a face that hadn't been so beautiful in years.
Flowers.
Black dresses.
Somber expressions.
Saw the minister take his place.
saw her one and only love.
Saw his hands holding up his head
and his heart.
Saw their child comfort him.
Saw their child hold his hand.
Saw her child speak softly to her trembling daddy.
Both choking back tears.
There would be no more yelling.
No more hugs.
No more I Love You's.
Saw the minister step down.
Saw people hug my cousins and uncle.
Saw them give their condolences.
Saw the room slowly empty.
Guestbook filled.
Chairs abandoned.
One last look before the doors close.
Saw her laying there.
Saw her eyes closed for eternity.