Son

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Shattered drums

Perforated by cordite crack.

Snaps wandering minds back,

Like slack rope snaps necks

Family left vexed;

Earth shattering effect.

No internal conflict.

Mystery, thick as brick,

Leaves mother

With no explanation

For any of this.

Parents blessed with God's grace—

Father, stoned faced

Under fire, placid

Confusion, no trace of ire.

Friends

Offer casual condolences,

Searching for words,

Hoping no one's utterances, are

the Unspeakable

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