eulogy

who will take the time
to stop and say goodbye?
who the eulogy will make cry?
or will everyone's eye stay dry?

wistful laughter at old favorite stories retold,
or dreaded silence and pretend sadness unremarkable?

checking watches for time appropriate to leave,
leave properly but not a second more than necessary

i meant nothing to you, and you less to me
but come anyway to say nice things
 and bless me please before i sleep.