I Watched

I watched them close the casket on you.

I watched them put you in the ground. 

I watched them bury you. 

I watched as our entire family cried. 

I watched as we all said goodbye. 

I watched my mom break down. 

I watched our family come together. 

I watched the babies be confused. 

I watched as they asked, “When’s Pop waking up?”

I watched as our hearts shattered.

I watched as the world stood still. 

I watched as you joined your parents, brother, and son. 

I watched them close the casket on you. 

I watched them put you in the ground. 

I watched them bury you.

I watched the moment I realized, 

Pawpaw was gone. And he isn’t coming back. 

I watched my heart break. 

I watched my friends not knowing what to do. 

I realized just how much I really missed you. 

I watched my sister understand why holding grudges suck.

I watched my parran tell his brother goodbye. 

I watched my family fall apart. And I know it’s not the last time. 

I watched. 

I watched it all. 

And I’ll never forget it. 

I watched them close the casket. 

I watched them put you in the ground. 

I watched them bury you.