When Shall Come the Day?

When shall come the day?


© 2003 Jediah Logiodice





Two months ago,


they told us you had a cancer


a cancer eating through you


taking over your body


threatening to steal your existence.





But .. not today ..





Two days ago,


they told us you were getting near


an enemy that could not be destroyed


was on your door step


threatening to close your eyes





but .. not today ..





Two hours ago,


they told us you were gone


forever


just slipped away, some thief unseen


took you away, it was expected




but ..


not


today ..





Two years ago


We asked you to quit


it’s going to kill you


We all care for you, grandpa


You said, “Maybe i’ll quit”




but


..


not


today


..




In memory of my Grandpa Ken – who was always going to quit tomorrow.