Particular Poems for Perfect People

A Son's Grief


It was not real, never happened, was all in a movie,
just a film. One-half score. The beginning.
A bright, calm, quiet morning, down the hall,
one look, one moment, the last one: a
railroad covered stomach. Walked down
the hall, but stayed there, walked into the
room, laid on the bed and left with you.
One-half score. Waiting for the car to pull
up or the phone to ring. Keep swimming.
I have done well, Ione. Be proud. Love
always.

by Josh Obusek

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