Poem

2

Their whole life was ahead of them,
Quoted in the obituary;
Less the years that they had lived,
Added by the actuary.

They too had spoken of their loss:
Auditors of the subtraction.
Words will take our mind off things;
Numbers sooth, provide distraction.

A formula for measuring
The sentimental value of
An object is as challenging
As finding synonyms for love.