You sneered at me because you thought I'd lied and stared at me through drunken eyes of pain, then waved me off as I tried to explain. You turned away, just shook your head and sighed, still unconvinced that I had not a clue where she had gone since I had left her here. You drove away, your taillights disappeared into the driving snow, the wind that blew. The same snow broke your fall as you collapsed, but couldn't keep your temple from the bruise that showed up three days later as you lay in state but not in peace. I think I snapped; I spoke to you, 'twas Dylan's words I used: Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears I pray.
A poem I have not been able to write for 34 years...thank you all. To William Edward Frye, Sr. (1922-1977) Thank you, Lucan, Mike S., and Kate for your generous help. This child got healthier from your care.