when god died

when god died

when god died she lay on the kitchen floor

whimpering and panting and frightened

at three o’clock on easter sunday

while i helplessly stroked her

and alternately wept 

and whispered words of love

when god died she lay there helpless

wild eyed and tongue tied and shuddering

at three o’clock on easter sunday

while i helplessly sang songs

and alternately cringed

and whispered words of comfort

when god died she lay on the new blanket

shivering and gasping and watching

at three o’clock on easter sunday

while i helplessly moaned

and alternately sobbed

and whispered words of sorrow

when god died she lay there trusting

wondering and waiting and hoping

at three o’clock on easter sunday

while i helplessly wasted life

and alternatively moaned

and whispered words of parting

when god died she lay on the kitchen flood

swaddled and dull eyed and fading

at three o’clock on easter sunday

while i helplessly watched

and alternatively breathed

and whispered words of regret

jeg.

11/17