Old man in the bed

This is the story of my friends father on his death bed.

I didnt think I'd see you dead

since I've never seen you alive

If you were someone else in this bed

I wonder if I'd cry



It's a movie scene

this room is surreal

what should I do

how should I feel



visibly shaken

my brothers intense crying

old man on the bed

it is us who are dying..



this isolated room

as the lights flicker

father where were you

to late to say I'm bitter



I didnt think I'd see you dead

since I've never seen you alive

If you were someone else in this bed

I wonder if I'd cry............



James Colina

09-11-09