Resurrection

Resurrection

We are the only ones
who would be surprised.

Days, months, years— no matter—
your dog would run to the door,
barking, tail wagging—

your cat would trot forward,
winding between your ankles.

Like every time you came home
from the store, juggling
bags of groceries,

or came back from work
at that same familiar time.

One day, you leave
and don’t come back—
but what is forever?

Why shouldn’t I go on as always,
stealing glances at the door?

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