The Lily In Your Mind (For Susan) Poem by RIC BASTASA

The Lily In Your Mind (For Susan)



be thankful that it was quick
love suddenly skinned out from your bosom
like a vaccine injection
and then you realize everything is gone
like a wink and then
what you see is an empty room a bed without a shadow
of a man against the moon on an open window

i do not send flowers nor cards
they cannot help drown the grief

i leave you alone with the memories of the lilies
white lilies and soft winds caressing your hair one night

sleep now Susan, dream some more, do not wake up early
tomorrow comes and you must know another name

soon.

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RIC BASTASA

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