On Funerals

I have missed many funerals in

my life,

and we have all missed funerals

of late, obeying rules

which may or may not reduce

other funerals.

Some funerals I have missed

occurred while I was away

and didn’t hear about the

person’s passing

until the services were over

and done.

Some were too far away to make

the trip

and would require too much

money and time off

even though I wanted very much

to attend.

Other small chu…