Sleeping In

He lies between us,

Stealing space, sharing my breath—

Boat-motor running

Skat@2020

Shadorma #42

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Another
Cold grey winter morn
Since you passed
Days ago
Our family story’s told—I’m
the last of the line.

skat@2019

A Death in the Family

A few feathers, still
atop my fence-post; I chase
off a sparrow hawk.

skat@2017

Edit

My uncle has died.
I call up memories, and
Amend the family tree.

skat@2015

I Can’t Relate

Mom has family stopping.
Now she’s holding court as—the
Politics guru.

skat@2015