Two Simple Graves

I visit them in silent repose, their memories float on whispered breath. Bringing the delight of days now gone, I do not feel the sorrow of death. Here I can still see his loving smile, feel his spirit fill my heart again. I see his eyes dance as laughter spills, and tobacco stains his grizzled chin. I’m with him once more in darkened woods, as favored dogs run o’er creek and hill. The taste of port wine upon our lips, we’ll drink until we have had our fill. I return to her comforting arms, upon my brow I can feel her kiss. I let all my troubles fade away, to be replaced with a peaceful bliss. They’re nothing more than two simple graves, no different from any other. But these two hold all the memories, of my cherished father and mother.