You'd forgive her anything, even leaving you to die alone.
Prayers for you that night God counted as final words.
I've visited your grave only twice.
Grateful for the fruit tree that would bring you song and shade.
You'd have asked me , "Do you see the bird on the sign? It's a . . . . "
Closer to Emergency, I saw a Purple Martin with your eyes.
You'd name the unknown bird. You'd discover Mom's nameless ailment.
Another day flubbed and fumbled without your wisdom.
In the place of your lasts, I spoke to you.
The Great Horned Owl you saw, who caught the squirrel,
Blooming Hostas from which Hummingbirds feasted ,
The birds you fed that missed you, altogether, passed away.
Prayers for you that night God counted as final words.
I've visited your grave only twice.
Grateful for the fruit tree that would bring you song and shade.
You'd have asked me , "Do you see the bird on the sign? It's a . . . . "
Closer to Emergency, I saw a Purple Martin with your eyes.
You'd name the unknown bird. You'd discover Mom's nameless ailment.
Another day flubbed and fumbled without your wisdom.
In the place of your lasts, I spoke to you.
The Great Horned Owl you saw, who caught the squirrel,
Blooming Hostas from which Hummingbirds feasted ,
The birds you fed that missed you, altogether, passed away.
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