chagall backdrop
They all looked so rejuvenated
really quite sublime

in their top hats, tails, and evening gowns
organdy – I’m sure

a cut above the rest on parade
humble, not haughty

bewildered, they wonder what happened
so detached from life

now that they’ve passed through the final stage
await decisions

left, right, up, down, in, out, heaven, hell
the envelope please

and the award for best life goes to . . .

© Carlos Chagall, 2013