Terminal

15
Am I going to die?
Well,
It’s hard to say.
So many factors.
We’ll know more when

38
What will I tell my children?
There are resources.
There are folks,
experts,
You are not alone.

61
Why couldn’t it be me?
We always thought
I’d be the first
to go.
I don’t want her to be alone.

84
I’m dying.
We’re all dying.
I’m just a little closer to you.
Nervous laughter
Present silence.

Ana Maria Lopez

Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH is a former Professor at the University of Utah and has fond memories of friends and community committed to wellness, equity, and quality and the stunning landscapes that surrounded our work. She continues to explore the arts and their connection to healing.