Read "50th Reunion Toast" by Beth Miles Read "Who I Am" by Beth Miles THE RITUAL by © Beth Miles It always seems the same Hello Papa . . . good to see you Hello baby . . . was the traffic bad? He looks well, I think A little paler . . . a trifle weaker House-confined . . . pajama-clad. It's time to go, I guess Goodbye Papa . . . I love you Goodbye baby . . . I love you too. The house still looks the same Hello Papa . . . good to see you Hello baby . . . was the traffic bad? He says little now He stares a lot . . . a gentle puzzle I'll come again . . . don't be so sad. I have to go, you know Goodbye Papa . . . I love you Goodbye baby . . . I love you too. It still seems the same Hello Papa . . . good to see you Who're you . . . it's your baby, Dad. I die a little more He looks intent . . . eyes come alive Oh hello baby . . . was the traffic bad?     It's hard to go, I cry Goodbye Papa . . . I love you Goodbye baby . . . I love you too. This time it's not the same Hello Papa . . . good to see you Who're you . . . was the traffic bad? It's hard to stay, I try I'm here Papa . . . I love you Who are you . . . I love you too. I cannot go, I wait Goodbye Papa . . . I love you   All contents © copyright 1999-2004 Her Legacies Foundation and/or respective authors and artists. All Rights Reserved.