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Mecca was mud in my backyard (Free verse) by Y2kSlamPoet
[mental picture of my father, sent via psychic e-mail]
You spoke,
and I awoke
in serenity.
You took me
to the holy city-
without traveling.
My feet never knew
of being covered in dust-
they were used to mud
from our backyard.
Said that a curse
was a creditcard-
the big mistake
was a wedding cake.
You admitted to both;
called yourself a boy
that looks like a man-
while others said
you were a saint.
You explained things
when the situation called,
otherwise- catch phrase
and a witty punchline.
Organic- but you were
more than flesh.
When dying- you spoke,
despite having lost the ability,
and conveyed to me the tranquility
of your pending repose.
(even then you kept your calm demeanor)
You gave me
the best advice once,
with a smile- it sounded
like a joke then, but wasn't.
"Be Happy"
Answering my mothers only advice:
"Have no regrets"
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