Brothers and sisters I had none The start of father’s passing had begun. As I, only one, and left with the chore To watch over and care Till his heart beat no more. I pondered the former And what transpired before. My time spent brooding about Things as his son I felt he left out. Inspired by wrath, goad by disdain. Spurred on by bitterness My heart stayed the same. When his time drew closer And the death rattle had begun. His last words spoken, “I love you my son”