mourning

You created a beastThis is a monster you createdNo single human, no friend, no family memberNot you, not meNo one — of this I am certain —not a single soul could have ever guessedhow so much love emanating from you to mehow so much strength touching me gentlyhow not answering some of my questions with…

Laces, fine threads, some of gold, some of silk, they may hang, stretch, sway, gently, beautifully, and there is no need to work, to bother, to arrange but leave whichever as is. It is the knot that may occur, attracting needed attention to a specific section which will require attention to be dealt with. Knots…

These can be seen as a collection of thoughts which surround details from memories. It can be seen as a romantic form of mourning, with aspects of redemption, exorcism, wonder, joy. One may also see it as an effort to make life complete, and not merely an unfinished presence on earth. The completion (fulfillment, flourishing)…