Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Memories – v3

Between the pain
Her memories
Of their life together
Of happy hour
At home at 4:00
Deer eyes,
Following me
Around the room

Eagle Scout
and Veteran
Your strength
Your Rock and safe harbor
Marksman and Accountant
Friend and lover;
The man in your life
Here and hereafter.

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edited January 19, 2016
Memories – v3

(editing original – version 2 is not about this poem)
posted August 26, 2004
written September 26, 2003 22:45
Memories
&
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edited January 19, 2016
Love Everlasting – v2
posted March 3, 2004
written September 26, 2003 22:41
Love Everlasting
&
edited January 7, 2016
Last Breath – v2
posted February 19, 2004
written 9/26/03 22:00
Last Breath
edits 9/27/03 12:45
edits 10/1/03 15:26,
after reading it at Jack Grant’s memorial service,
adding pauses
&
November 8, 2011
under the sheet
the dying of Jack Grant, 2003
“Let Me Go”, by Donald Hall
Poet’s Corner
monthly poetry readings
Suncook Senior Center
November 7, 2011

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