The elements have merged into solicitude, Spasms of violets rise above the mud And ****, and soon the birds and ancients Will be starting to arrive, bereaving points South. But never mind. It is not painful to discuss His death. I have been primed for this -- For separation -- for so long. But still his face assaults Me; I can hear that car careen again, the crowd coagulate on asphalt In my sleep. And watching him, I feel my legs like snow That let him finally let him go As he lies draining there. And see How even he did not get to keep that lovely body.