A foggy mist.

Grey-green grass.

Tombstones scattered about.

Black dresses and suits.

Umbrellas span like black-capped mushrooms.

Cold cheeks.

Very cold fingers.

Sore eyes and red.

Damp smell of cut grass.

Sorrow.

Weeping.

Death.


oooOOOooo


Mother so warm so kind.

She loved me with all her heart.

I left her to die alone

In a cold room kept by strangers.

Closing door as I left.

She reached.

I drove off.

Abandonment.

Bewilderment and darkness.

Cold hands took care of her.


oooOOOooo


Warm, sunny, and happy.

Clean air all around.

Light.

Children about.

Wine glass half full.

Favorite loafers afoot.

A letter with cold writing across it.

No stamp.

Black letters written in hand.


oooOOOooo


Time to heal the wounds.

Vacations and soccer trips.

Long days with lemonade.

Sweaty brows.

Cut knees.

Graduations and marriage toasts.

Retirement and grandchildren.

Wonderful bliss turns cold.

A weeping husband am I.

An old foolish man with smooth hands.

Cold hands.

Very cold hands.


oooOOOooo


A closing door.

Hand outreached.

Heart clenched and knotted.

Horror and reality touch.

Closing eyes with redness.

Dry and cold skin.

A lonely stare out a pristine window.

Cold hands taking care of me.

Very clean and cold hands.