I waited outside for you to wake up

however you abandoned me

That ring of the phone made our souls jump

momma collapsed to her knees

The I’m sorrys came and went

along with the plates of food

This was your brother’s personal torment

being a servicemen mourning in solitude

Many springs passed but during early May

I caught the late April showers on mom’s face

There was so much left unsaid and so much left to say

all that was achieved that day was a prolonged embrace

Dear daddy, will I ever see you again?

All I’ve ever wanted was you in my life

Do you have access to a phone or pen?

Trying to get any answer is causing me great strife

Death is our friend or at least I hope

As long as he leads me to you

The thought of this is the best way to cope

A hug and a kiss are immensely overdue