Farewell (A Requiem for My Aunt)

To be honest, it's been years since I cried at the death of a loved one
Since your other half, my funny uncle, was taken from us
The news of your passing today brought forth the tears
Not just an errant drop but waves of them upon each other
No more will I get to stand in your kitchen and taste your tomato sauce
Or nibble on some turkey at Thanksgiving as we talk, the only 2 awake
Never again to hear your counsel as I show up unannounced
Escaping from something or someone and able to stay without question
Hurting even as I write at my own stupidity allowing life
To get in the way and missing opportunities to see you
You will be grievously missed by all who have known
By each soul whose lives were touched by yours
Farewell and say hi to that crazy uncle of mine when you see him