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GoodNight
June 17, 2011
Soft sounds ease the pain,
Gentle words bring short smiles.
We were there to share love,
Remember his presence here
while it lasted at least.
My mother wept
Grandmother kept silent.
What was I to do?
Barley 3 and lost
no full understanding
no sleep for the past week
no father to wipe away my tears,
Wobbling to the giant wooden box in front,
Standing on my toes with flowers in my hands.
“Good night daddy, I love you”
As I dropped the pedals into his new bed.
© Garrett M., Port Angeles, WA
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