The end of mourning

In many cultures there seems to be a period of allowed mourning after a person passes away: It is about six weeks, or some forty some odd days. So yesterday, in the tiny family unit we are, we took down all the condolences cards, put them away in a nice box and just have her smiling picture there for her husband to enjoy. That smile brings him good memories.
My memories are still with her dementia.

my mother

speaks no

more

only remains  

the seemingly  

smallness

of her smile

the leaning over on the chair

mouth wide open

for a bite

she carefully

shoves in

her teeth

just don’t  want to go in

but a person

has to eat

painful of awkward

that head

which can no

more

till suddenly

my daughter

passes her something

and she

“thank you”

says –

 I send thanks for all she gave...