One Day More, Another Day Perhaps Poem by RIC BASTASA

his lines have always been sad
you will later get a taste of his ways
a custom
not really a trend, it is just that way
with him

a mystery, a mist, mostly moments of mourning
be glad he did not mention about the funeral
and the wake and the wailing of the women

but this matter about sorrow and pain
can be a subject of a discussion
a matter only of an asking
a favor for no favor
perhaps just for a change
like you want another menu in the resto

italian lasagna will do
or a beef steak for two

he is not that hard to please
he will cater to your request

he'll take you to a merry-go-round
and have a ride the whole year round

he will promise, one day more, another day perhaps
a happy poem, a victorious line, triumphant warps
just wait for he is still wiping his tears