Day of the Dead

Marilyn and Mom and Dad,

Uncle Aaron, Larry;

Helen, Irv, Frank, Jodi, Ruth,

Miriam and Harry.

 

Elaine, Barbara, Ann and May,

Muriel and Julie;

Nana, Grandma, Grandpas (2),

Rick – we miss them truly.

 

Folks and cousins of my friends,

Several former teachers;

Pets of buddies – dogs and cats

And some exotic creatures.

 

Many others in the news

Without a close connection

And all the rest who passed away –

Today’s for recollection.

 

We do not need a holiday

To think of those who’ve perished

But Día de los Muertos honors

All the dead we cherished.