WRIGHT

I know next to nothing about that name.

Grandmother has yet to call & tell me all

the things she knows about father when

he was a child - she hasn't shared the pictures

that will show me my father when he was

sane & alive & doubting & sure & himself.

What was he like then?

Was he like us? His children?

Was he quiet & odd?

Was he a merciful god?

What was he before he lost himself completely?

What did he dream?

Did he sing softly & sweetly?

Did he wonder if his future son would

ask always these questions?

Was his sanity stolen by unholy suggestions?

Why am I writing this when nothing ever comes of it?

Dreamer of fragile dreams;

I am that culprit.