Grandpa Gaius,

Last night, your children showered

Earth on your mortal home.

The last they’ll ever do for you.

I’m sorry I wasn’t around to say farewell.

I’m sorrier I couldn’t save you on your sick bed.

Death bed?

I watched your body breathe in oxygen.

I doubt that oxygen was of God.

I couldn’t save you.

 

Grandpa Gaius,

I remembered how we drank Pepsi

Together, as we fixed our eyes on the travesty they call Nollywood movie.

But you didn’t care. You enjoyed every moment with glee.

The smile on your face

Was comforting each time I paid you a visit.

 

Grandpa Gaius,

I’m not sad you left this corrupt world.

No, I’m happy because you’ve found peace.

Last night on your bed brought tears to my eyes.

I couldn’t even say goodbye.

Your sons wept into a new day,

And tried to keep this away from mom.

She too, felt it in her bones.

You broke her.

You broke us all.

 

I’m sorry Grandpa,

We’re trying to fight the covid-19;

We’re losing pretty badly.