2 poems written about the recent death of my nephew (2 months old) from Crib Death (SIDS) |
1. One-eye Barney Yellow ducks in blue borders Sunlight highlighting a dust showdown White fence crib with a high back Silent sheep hang still above One-eye Barney sits on a satin trimmed blanket Missing me missing you 2. His Son You were to be our bridge My ticket was ready. My plane also… to depart My heart… to hope for spring I planned to see you soon Dreamed of getting to know you Sheltering you… spoiling you Being a friend. Then I would have… seen your father again I planned to love you forever My brother’s son, his first born I rejoiced at the news of you For his sake… I knew he wanted you, was looking forward to raising you. Nothing goes according to plan In one call A dream ceased to spin. Reality seeped in Like rain through a straw roof I planned to call you often Now the cellular silence echoes in the gulf Of awkward comfort and banal phrases Inadequate condolences And a aching pause I planned to hold you close I can’t get away so soon… He doesn’t ask me to come After tomorrow I will hold no more hope Only the shadows of missed opportunity I planned to bring you gifts Clicking the “proceed to check out” button my last hope for you is sent May my lilies brighten your grave… And become our bridge in your place |