“And he came forth, feet and hands bound
with bands, and face covered in cloth.”
1. In hospice rooms, they weep
before they cross the threshold.
2. At the pound, all dogs on death
row have streaks under their eyes.
3. In my garden, flower buds
sprout with little droplets of dew.
4. In birthing rooms,
newborns cry at birth.
What are tears
if not proof that
this circle of life thing is
really lonely on the other side.
DQ 10/21/07
