Losing Jupiter

Writing challenge: Write a story with lyrics to a song.
This is one of my favorite short stories I've ever written. 



Did you fall from a shooting star
One without a permanent scar

I sit by my mother's bedside, never letting go of her hand. The cancer is taking her quickly and I don't have much time to say goodbye. It's been a year since she was first diagnosed. The tumor had started in her breast, but it was found too late. It spread incredibly fast, impossible to stop. The doctors all say it's a miracle she's even lasted this long.

Did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day

I watch her as she sleeps, hoping that her dreams are taking her somewhere pleasant. She's been in the hospital for over two months, never stepping foot outside. I know she wants more than anthing to go see the outdoors one more time before she leaves. I begged the doctors over and over again to let me fulfill her wishes. I was heartbroken when all they did was tell me no.

She shakes as she wakes up and turns her head towards me. I can see her flinch because of the pain.

"How are you feeling today, Mom?" I ask, always being hopeful.

She struggles to get the words out. "Devin, I'm sorry, but I think it's time."

I start to tear up. I knew it was coming soon. The last week has been terrible on her. I stand up next to her, and lean down to give her a soft, gentle hug.

"I love you, Mom. I'll miss you," I say, trying not to make it sound like I was crying.

She looks up at me with her sad eyes. "I love you, too. Goodbye, sweetheart," she says, as she closes her eyes for the last time.

And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there.