September 8, 2020

The Last Time

 

I was at my in-laws house

I took a walk of the property on a warm winter’s day

Their house was a home away from home

Memories and more – the ground where I was married

They sold the property and now it is someone else memories

 

The last time I saw my father

We watched a lot of television

He in his chair and the family in their seats

Not making memories but spending time

I don’t remember the last thing I said to him

Too worried to get on the road and head towards home

 

Many last times we’re conscious of

Able to hold our friends and loved ones

Tears knowing it will never be the same

Not after this. But other last times

Slip on by, dialing that phone number

And hearing that voice

One more time.