grandpa died, huh?

life's changes served on a blank, intergenerational platter

grandpa died, huh?

your dad is gone, and suddenly
the mask has melted-off your heart;
across 3 thousand miles your voice
is so small; all of your power is gone.

i can see you out there, so much
thinner now; did you think this
day would never come? when you would hang
like a windless sail, suddenly empty

                your heart (finally)
                is murmuring to me;
                and you are staring
                at me like some sudden
                younger brother,
                all eyes and trust

and i don't even know
if i am ready.