Abuela

She was dead.

Blood dripping down her head

Eyes pale and red

Mama said

You never know when someone’s gonna die

I thought it was all a lie

The time passes by

And I no longer hear her voice

She was fine the day before

I heard her voice when I opened the front door

She couldn’t endure the pain anymore

All these complications

Given by medication

Made her look and feel sedated

I fucking hated it

I wish I could’ve cured her pain

I wish she would’ve lived to see us all come

Together again