Tuesday, May 4, 2010

in memoriam




o death, where is your sting?
here, in the heart of ones left behind it lies.
joy and sorrow flow mingled together;
tears of sadness, tears of happiness
indistinguishable.

tears, selfish tears!
falling down like raindrops on a window
mourning the undeniable finality of earthly death.

cruel memory, bringing back the last line
over and over again
like a broken record,
"I will be there at your wedding. This isn't goodbye."

if the Lord wills, I prayed.
earnestly.
cold-hearted memory.

peace. there should be nothing but peace.
thank you Lord, for saving him
just before it was too late.

millions of miles away
this is all I can really do.
pour out my heart on a blank canvas
in remembrance of you.

I miss you, grandpa.
we'll meet again someday.
rest in peace.