Not Sad (for Maya)

Not Sad                      (for Maya)                                                              

They say she died.
How sad!

But no…
I'm not sad,
because Before,
she was there
in a book
in my hand,
and her words
found a place
in my heart.

Not sad
because
upon further
reflection,
there she is,
still,
in my heart.

Not sad
because
the free bird
sings...
Now!
Everywhere!

Work.
Hard work
was very well done.
And as lives go,
Wow!
Well done!
What a run!

And now
the free bird
sings!



Jeanne Medina
5-28-14