Sister didn’t see the gap between
She was sitting near the window
Among the violets, pots matched by row
She said: the sunny days will keep
Mother didn’t see the gap between
She was talking over tea
Voice a-lilting, warmed by the steam
She said: smile, and the world smiles too
Lover didn’t see the gap between
He was exploring worlds through keys
Looking back as he moved on with ease
He said: learn, and go forth boldly
Father didn’t see the gap between
He was working the longest hours
Brushing off fog, ice, and showers
He said: be thankful for your living
Cousin didn’t see the gap between
She was making the morning coffee
Getting dressed in sunshine and beauty
She said: there are senseless regrets
You didn’t see the gap between
And you’ve passed out of reach
If I could speak, the gaps between
My letters would fall out to read
Come closer: the sunny days won’t keep
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