Midweek Haiku

mike, been in that seat
nights seem long as a freight train
the dawn will still come

Trains aren't important.
Family is priority
Prayers with you Mike.

Hope all is OK
Dads are not replaceable
Prayers are with you

Father of seven
A civil engineer too
C O P D, Dam!

Fifth son, Lawyer
Dotting i’s and crossing t’s
Dispassionate, No.

Living will drafted
Bedside witnesses watch him
D N R signed

Terrified of end
Every breath a struggle
Hospice care: Relief

Memories flooding
Joy, regret, laughter, lessons
Tears, sniffles and good-byes

Waiting for the curtain
A gasp, a cough, a thumbs-up?
Still here, still breathing

We think we’re alone
The human experience
We feel the same pains

We have this short time
Connections made and broken
Wouldn’t trade moment.

Thank you for your time
I’m honored to be your son
Memories live on.

I'm the younger son
The prodigal son that left
Never to return

Both parents gone now
Memories are all that's left
Love them while they're here

Not there when they passed
No forgiveness to ask now
Please don't follow me