MOM AND DAD

I wonder why she never chased other men.
I wonder why he never chased other women.
Every time he cried.
So did she.
Every time she cried.
So did he.

No fairy-tale romance.
Never going out to dance.
Forever smiling common people, Man & Bride.
Chancing everything for the Family Pride.

He left first, he died.
She went empty inside, but she never cried.
Lived alone in dignity, never losing to time and tide.
Then, smiling, she also closed her eyes.

I miss you Ma.
I miss you Pa.