I spent a long time 

Watching smoke rise up

From the crematory chimney.

I said my goodbyes there,

While hot tears streamed down.

I walked home

Downcast,

Thinking I had died.

I'm not sure of anything.

I only know

It's not too early to go to bed,

Because as I crawled under the covers,

The cats joined me.

They cuddle up to me,

As close as they can get.

-jenn