When I look at the events of my life
I can attest to many blessings
but the last twenty years have been difficult
because so many I’ve known have gone
My grandson asked about his relatives
he wanted details about how they died
One of heart disease, a few of old age
but cancer –cells taking over the host,
was the disease that struck most often
taking many by surprise.
It broke through the safety net of prayers and living right.
All things being equal I guess it is the way it has to be.
I prefer it to murder, genocide,
natural disaster or world war.
So, as their time comes I say my prayers,
count my blessings, grateful for the time we had together
then bury them one by one.
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