See You Later
He didn't wake up expecting the end of his life Nobody ever does Because death is a surprise party with black balloons a five second celebration and it's all over A lifetime gone in a few hitched breaths and clenched hands release
He didn't get into the car preparing for the accident These things happen Death doesn't want an invitation because death likes to crash the party And as quickly as it comes, it's gone again leaving memories and mirrors for those left behind
He lay in that hospital, without the option to speak as we all came to surround his bed We said our words and gave our hugs (see you later, pop) And left the sterility of the hospital and back out into the dirty snow covered world And he was ready And we would never be ready Rested eyes, tireless sleep
And like that, he was gone a last cigarette outside of the hospice and like that, he was gone
And he left us each with memories of a life a life so full, because that's just how we are What good is this, if not for experience? His voice is fading, as each day comes to an end And I wear his ashes around my neck pictures on the wall, from one wedding, a divorce, and some from the elope in Vegas Monuments to someone barely anyone knew but I'll revisit them for the rest of my life
















