I kick away the leaves
uncover the carved stones
And reading your names again
I let those feelings flood in

The two of you rest together
laid deep beneath the earth
There’s a tree that grows above you
and here’s me, treading my own winter

Life was in wealth, awhile
but I’ve been chasing that warmth 
for three decades now
I’m tired and my body aches

There will be fireworks tonight
the painted white buildings
will echo with the light
I echo with your light

But I’m tired and my body aches
The snow will soon be here
and my footprints
will disappear…
 

[2023]