The Next Sunrise.... Poem by RIC BASTASA

mother died from diabetes
and father too lonely to bear
the loss
followed soon by drinking
his way to
the other side
finally he died
from a heart attack

it was only a year
of difference
when he put mama's
picture always on his
chest as he watered
life with so much
tears

he did not like to live
anymore
as he removes those
dextrose from his
veins

now you are feeling
sad about your mother's
death my dear cousin

be sad but be brief
and be concise about what
you want to happen
next

put in mind
they have finally taken
their rest
as we still continue
this wrest

today is a beautiful day
do not be lonely
if you are going to be
sad
make it brief
more days are coming
like waves

if you are not that
quick and wise,
you may not see the
next sunrise....