40 days
since dad died
40 nights
mom
has slept
alone
40 days
i have missed
my father
40 nights
i have remembered
his jokes,
his songs,
his warnings
40 days
grief has led me
to life's dance floor
40 nights
sorrow has laid
faithfully
by my side
i pray
the next
40 days
and
40 nights
embrace
me
with
a
peaceful mind
