to uncle H. Bui

“You’ll be on my mind forever”
Norah Jones’ sultry voice playing
on the smart phone while I was
walking in the Winter rain
made me think about you, uncle

You’re right. There are encounters
in life that you will never forget
and relationships that seem
to never be ended even when
you don’t keep in touch any more

The geese have been back to the park
The grass is beautifully green this year
The white dandelion is shy in the breeze
Spring seems to be here early

Here comes new life
New relationship
New beginning
Let’s be hopeful
for the best!

California Feb. 2016