Eulogy

composed 12.15.2005

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A solemn tale comes to a close,

another world’s demise

toppled past the brink.

In this, we face not just our fears,

but those trapped in the crystal eyes

of our loved ones.

Careening down this sacred path,

fate, destiny, and hope entwined,

I find I have broken you

beyond repair.

With the words dripping down

onto the floor, our story has

so suddenly

come to a long-awaited close.

Would that I could soak them up

back into my heart.