Not Here, But Far Away

“Every breath for death is an obligation “ Eternity looked at them Equalized them with prosperity & said: “they were brothers” The goal was a long term goal. Death took an excuse/ Asked for forgiveness / Stroke it hands - passed through the air on its heels / met the night between mountains / Came back with a body & a wreck in shroud ruptured the reunion of a family. The parting was sad / Hearts inflamed /Our eyes sought refuge with tears / Floods ran down cheeks. With a heart that believes In God’s will & destiny I mourn “the name” of the dead I offer a fellow feeling to “the name” - & to “a beloved brother” - may “the name” live in the highest city of God. In the key to our apartment/ The flowers in our balcony / The newspaper & letters/ In our cup of coffee / Death is in them all.