Mother's Day

[Anna Hertzberg]

My sister-in-law
Moved to tears by Samir's song
I feel connected

She says that Avi
Drew out what was deep inside
And then applauded

It's two'n the morning
We cry for Avi, stirring
tomorrow's oatmeal

Now it's eight am
Breakfast table's set for three
That makes eleven

Same walk in the park
Why are we just three, not four
Passer-by's are quizzed.

He runs in the park
He asks: where is your husband
I can't speak, he knows

His name is Gary
He says your man was so fine
Was he an actor

He was Everything
and Nothing, I tell Gary
he nods and runs off

Jehova's Wittness
Stops by to talk to Avi
She gives me a hug

She says what a shame
he was a nice gentleman
he will resurrect

she says it's easier
If you have belief in God
to understand death

It's OK I say,
I already have a tale
to tell to myself

I learned from someone
who took great care to make sure
my story would hold

All I have to do
Is be sure to stay awake
The hardest of tasks

So awake I am
It's now 5 am next day
I forgot to sleep

[Margaret(Marge) Wetherell Maycoc]

Anna, This is so amazing. It touches my heart so..Much Love, Marge