Mother Is The Ocean

Mother is the ocean
father a drug store
sister surprised everyone
three jobs and out the door. 

Our momma drowned in covid seas
with her lovely smile
while Dad majored in homilies
about undone drug trials. 

To your doctors everyone
soon you will be served
once again
sharp instruments
will wait in lines
for germs. 

Shakespeare should be here for this
Ophelia come around
how will we ever accept
we put dear brother down?

Stubborn doesn't cover it
it's unfathomable
too hard a thought
to process kids

and now let's see your arm.