We didn’t bury her.
And a funeral,
We didn’t do that, either.
She is on the mantel,
In some kind of vessel.
In nine years I have often forgotten her yahrtzeit,
So I make sure to say kaddish for her
On our birthday.
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February 5th. It's my birthday today. I am officially 35. I am so glad to
be done with 34 if I had a rooftop to go out on and yalp . . .I would. A
ferociou...
14 years ago
A powerful poem - IMHO. I like this shorter version slightly better than the longer one.
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