The neighbour across the street
When she was sick friends hardly showed up
She was living alone sometimes with her grandson
When she was sick the grandson was sent away
Only her eldest son came to stay
Taking care of his mother till the day she was gone
But nothing was mentioned about her illness
It was covering up with high blood pressure
Yesterday friends came
Yesterday the priest gave her the ritual
The last rite before she was lifted away
A few hours of chanting for a safe journey
Today by 12 afternoon
The funeral services came
The final chanting by the priest
Then she was transported away
The tent contractor was efficient
Within 30 minutes he came
Dismantled the tent quickly
Left the place traffic flowed again
Goodbye neighbour
May your good deeds be remembered
May God bless your soul on your journey
As you will start your next phrase of your life
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