Anniversary

I go first
Taylor goes second
Jane goes third

The order has nothing to do with anything
But timing

We each dive head first into the first anniversary
Of that day

I go first
Taylor goes second
Jane goes third

That day of disbelief
Shock
Pain
Wanting to cheat fate
Uncontrollable sobs
And endless tasks

I go first
Taylor goes second
Jane goes third

Phone calls
Final arrangements
Decisions
Keys
Safety deposit boxes
Prayers

I go first
Taylor goes second
Jane goes third

We will remember that surreal summer day
We step up to the platform
Wet and heavy with pain
And plunge in

I go first
Taylor goes second
Jane goes third