I Suppose

I suppose

Knowing ahead of time

Is better than it happening suddenly ...

I suppose

I suppose

Having time to prepare

Is better than having it thrust upon you ...

I suppose

I suppose

I should have been prepared

It isn't completely unexpected ...

I suppose

I suppose

Knowing and expecting 

Should be equal to accepting …

I suppose

Tell me

Who is ever really ready

To say goodbye 

To their mother, or father

Or brother, or sister

Or anyone, for that matter

Where do you go

When real becomes too real

Where do you hide 

From what is in your heart 

I suppose 

There are places

There are ways 

I suppose

I suppose 

I’ll sit in the silence 

I’ll carry the ache 

I’ll breathe in the memories 

Until I no longer break 

I suppose 

© Ron Simpson Jr. 

June 8, 2025