Aunt Dee

I walked into the room

I wasn’t expecting to see

What I saw

She was on her deathbed

She gave me a smile

As a clenched fist flew

Across the room towards me

It was her way of saying good bye

I smiled

It was my way of saying thank you

For allowing me to have a glimpse

Into your life

I know you are with St. Peter

Laughing

Smoking and drinking a can of Olympia Beer

Thank you Aunt Dee

You have made my life better

Because

I was there to see you smile