Haiku · Poetry

A Child’s Funeral

Carl Setzer

Nothing is sadder
Than a child’s funeral
Winter’s emptiness

It’s been several months since we buried my friend’s son. It was a wretched, painful day. I never want to feel that way again. Sadly, the odds are against me.

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Published by Carl Setzer

I'm a Seattle area writer who delights in poetry, tech, science, things geek, and exploring the world around me. Seeking to counter all the negativity that surrounds us.

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