What would he want?

Death in the family brings out the worst.

Branches divide over any slight.

Each forgetting.

Try to look into the eyes.

Is this what he would want to see?

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

Death is the time that people are at each others' throats for all the wrong reasons. I feel fortunate that such things didn't happen so far in my mom's family. And my dad's family we just let them have at it, and skipped the rigamarole all together. It is very sad, but true.

[Jon Roggie]

I am looking at the lasting feelings. This kind of stuff does not fade away.

[Lyn Anderson]

I know. Everyone knows someone who doesn't speak to someone else over the aftermath of someone's passing.

[Gee]

Couldn't agree more, then grief is blamed for greed, selfishness, even an inability to engage brain and mouth in worthwhile unison. A thought provoking write enjoyed by this fella

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. Simple thoughts.

[Papaya]

This is true of so many families. I think he would feel sad...

[Jon Roggie]

Agreed....

[jacob erin-cilberto]

damn, you wrote my sister and me in this poem...although the he would be changed to she in our case...

the branches are still divided and moreso two years later than ever....

it happens like that.

[Jon Roggie]

I get to be the third, watching it all happen. Not pretty.

[Shannon]

I don't think a more universal or difficult piece has ever been penned. Again, my condolences.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you. Trying to move forward.

[Shannon]

I hear you. A good way to get it out.