Straws

Grasping at straws

The kind that turtles choke on

As i clumsily open the wrapper

And give your __________

Dad

Grandpa

Mom

Grandma

Brother

Sister

Aunt

Uncle

Cousin

Their last sip of water

It cuts me

As they slip away

And I think of how people

will save the turtles with metal straws

But won’t save their family

By wearing a mask

And I keep grasping for straws