funeral going...

The eulogy was nice,

But it didn’t do your life

Any justice now.

It was open casket,

That’s what they asked for,

But it’s uncomfortable enough

For us

As it is.

The medication is wearing off

And I left the rest in the car.

I can’t wait to leave this town.

It’s only been a day,

But it feels like ten years

Have gone by.

I see familiar faces

In the same familiar places.

Nothing has changed.

Body after body

Rising to the podium saying

Kind but inaccurate things

About you.

The urge for a cigarette

Is more than I can stand.

I used to call you my friend,

But now I can’t even call you.