Today You Would be 71

If you were still here

Things would be so clear

Everything would fall into place

Because tears wouldn’t be on my face

You’d be mad at me for telling a bad pun

But daily we’d have so much fun

We would go for a scenic drive

Or we would turn on the radio and jive

Now and then we’d sneak a beer

And we’d make up a Cowboy cheer

The memories we could enjoy

As we try out new foods like bok choy

If only you were still here today

You’d be celebrating another birthday

Instead, you left me with so much trauma

I sure do miss you, Mama