[Critique Group 1] Sally's June submission

[Sally Rosenthal]

FAREWELL

 

 

My husband's aunt stands before me,

Elderly and frail, mind wandering in dementia's fog.

The lunch we shared will be our last,

Cake crumbs swept away like memories.

Only one of us knows 

We will not meet again.

Wanting her closer, her children are

Moving her time zones from here. 

I hug her tightly and whisper, "I love you."

Patting my back, she replies in kind,

Kisses me, and strokes my guide dog's head.

Smiling for her sake, I turn to leave

As my heart constricts with sadness.

 

 

 
Sally Rosenthal

 

 

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