AFTERMATH

Aftermath

Of living on the high lane -

In my pajamas

A cup of strong coffee

And aspirin.

Staring blankly

As I click channels.

Somewhere at the back of my mind

Is a hazy recollection

Of a commitment not met.

 I cannot care less.

My body aches.

I need...respite.

Shades drawn close

Silhouettes 

Books, movies and music

Musings and my muse

Relaxed, I shut my eyes

And curl up

In an aftermath.

DEATH CERTIFICATE

What does it matter

What he thought

wore

spoke

thought

ate

liked

loved

dreamt

wrote

read

enjoyed

studied

worked at?

What does it mattter 

what he endorses -

when he is now

a grave

a fir 

a post mortem report

a policy

some benefits

a savings

a death certificate

a pension

a will?

An attested true copy of white paper -

A colorless passport to someone's life?

TO MY DAUGHTER

how often will you travel the world?
hills and plains and cities unfurl
praying plans don't go awry
your mind on high
while i...

you save for your trip
on your days get a grip
book tickets to fly
your mind on high
while i...

the day has arrived!
things in order contrived
settle in seat with happy sigh
your mind on high
while i...

and for days you're gone
in groups and alone
through the world you will fly
your mind on high
while i...

while i here will wait
my eyes down the road by the gate
to you, your world
to me, mine...
yes, you'll travel the world
while i...

WHERE LEAD THESE PATHS?

Where lead these paths?

dumpy, lumpy, ditchy

narrow, narrower, broad

Winding, unwinding

neverending

Is there a destination

Or do I determine one?

Follow the Universe

Or tell it where to go?

Lead or be led?

Am I guided or thwarted?

Accidental or planned?

Where lead these paths?

dumpy, lumpy and ditchy

Winding, unwinding

neverending....