memory
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There’s the repaired swivel chairon the patio still ableto hold your weight, and there’s the morning breezebrushing past your cheek, and there’s the presenceof the Japanese mapletransplanted long agofrom your father’s backyard. Now you’re gettingused to things that will notbe happening again— from now on never to lookinto a pair of eyessaying, Let’s go somewhereand… Read more
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Was I Ever 23? If he knockedon the door would Ineed to smile,give him a hug andinvite him in? Should Ifeel close to himjust because we sharethe same birthday? What else do we havein common?Maybe our bones,but his are wrappedin smooth skin,and look at all that hairon his head. Family and friendsstill connect us, it’s… Read more
