Monday, March 16, 2015

Before Brain Surgery



The hairy brother said,
“They’re gonna shave my head
and have a look inside.”
His little sister cried:
“But you’re not gonna die,
are you?” Her giant tears
fell full of lonely fears.


“No, I’m not gonna die,”
big brother smiled. “Hey,
what’s with you anyway?
It’s just brain surgery!
—So don’t give up on me.”
“You’re gonna be okay?” 
she asked, with one more tear.
And brother said, “Come here,
I’m gonna be fine.”


from March to December; photo (Cache River, 2006) not previously published

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