Helpless
It was then, that i saw his head fall to the ground
followed by his legs.
it was then, that his white cloak covering his body turned
to brown.
it was then, when meaning slipped between my hands, and i
felt like i was alone.
as i was looking at him, i saw the past the present and the
future.
from that point on, everything i should've or could've done
became insignificant, and all that i was left to deal with
is "now" and "tomorrow".
during the week that followed, i was kissed and embraced
by many, some i knew well , some i didn't know at all.
the ones who i never knew stated the obvious and told me to
be strong for my family, at the point i was slightly
curious to know who they were, but more anxious to get rid
of them, for they don't know me, and i them...