first feeling the heat of emotion
tears flowing
being held back
a choked-up gratitude
a misplaced relief
that the dirge
the solemn music is not for you
shaking sweaty hands
kissing blurry-eyed faces
rouged cheeks grazing
stale perfume stealing breath
touching but distantly
waiting for the open air
the cumulus shadows
the shafts of god light
through the pines
a last prayer in the cemetery
then a chance to have a drink
loosen a tie, wipe off smeared make-up
proffer a smile
dare to laugh…
Barry DeCarli
August 13, 2010
Copyright 2010 Barry DeCarli
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