Processions
/It was his most joyful day
Wedding parade down the street
Family relatives and friends
Gathered to witness
His next chapter of life
He was the groom beaming with pride
Flowers adorned his beautiful bride
Laughter reverberated in the air
People sending them blessings
All joined in celebration
A decade later
The most joyless day
Another procession
Down the same street
Family relatives and friends
Gathered to escort him
In closing his last chapter of life
Sad and solemn
Lamenting songs
His casket adorned with flowers
Mournful weeping sound
From his beloved wife
Lingering in the air
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States