Funeral

how painful when
you want to let go
but can't.

not because you should be strong
not because of shame
and not because your
heart's made of stone.

but because your nose
just hurts too much.

The funeral home
of all place
should have the best tissues.

Moisture rich and full of lotion
so when you see the angel
lying on the satin pillow

You can wipe your
nose and eyes and
not feel that it isn't

just your heart
that's bleeding.