The things left undone. And a beautiful Janiva Magness song.

The thing left undone.

(April is poetry month. New poetry number thirty.)

1- I told my children. Never leave with anger in your voice. Come to my home

and we will talk. No problem cannot be fixed. We can’t undo negative words spoken.

2- When are you leaving someone. Do you question your last words to them?

Once I left for wars and I came home to empty houses. Dear people, who cared for me.

Had left my world while I was away. Did I thank them for taking care of me.

Graveyard prays are okay, but you regret the words you didn’t say.

I try to be kinder to my family and my friends. No more lectures.

I hope one day to join dear grandparent, my parent and my mentors again.

3- Let’s kiss and part. Let our last words be hopeful and sweet.

Let’s hold hands and hug. Ensure the people you love know.

They are not forgotten and they have a safe place to return to.

John