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