ALAN (VERSION 1)
My sister turns 12 this week.
Alan was 12 when I met him.
He was 12 when he died.
Such a small coffin.
© NOVEMBER 1995 By Menes

ALAN (VERSION 2)
MY SISTER, 11, TURNS 12 THIS WEEK.
12, HIS AGE WHEN HE ENTERED MY LIFE.
18 YEAR OLD CHILD KISSES HIS BROTHER.
IF HE'D BEEN MY LOVER...THEN DEATH WAS HIS WIFE.
...SUCH A SMALL COFFIN...
© NOVEMBER 1995 By Menes
