there is a death today

there is a death today
a funeral to attend
not anyone i know
not really
not anyone i've met
not personally

there is a death today
a life has ended
the family mourned
i think
the adults at least
not really

a life has ended
the drama has not
the past lingers
in present
anger
hurt
bitterness
blame

the dead lies
awaiting
his journey
to conclude
the last farewell
an act
of togetherness
a show of family
tears and cries
horns and drums
to play out
to an audience
the slow last parade
of dead and mourners
even as the credit falls

there is a death today
a funeral to attend
not anyone i know
not really
not anyone i've met
not personally