the sky is not pluming charcoal
the air does not quiver
with hot yellow grief
it is April centuries later yet
bending dark occupies
his soul, his eyes
are empty brown rooms
he lives the day tuned
to an old oboe
follows it winding
down hours of ancient pain
in younger days I pulled
on him: Grandfather
remember I am flying
this kite and you
are helping me
now I only sit with him
or touch his cheek or bring him
something to drink
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“Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.”
Wonderful and moving poem.
“his eyes/ are empty brown rooms” is so beautiful a line.
Thanks, Maureen!
A wonderfully evocative piece. I especially like the child’s voice.
Thanks, Jim — appreciate your taking the time to comment. N