Child’s Game
“Hold your breath!”
passing a graveyard we said
In the back seat of a 57 Ford
gravely
acknowledging the dead.
Now, out walking, I hold
my hand over my mouth
careful to not breathe in
air of living people
passing.
Child’s Game
“Hold your breath!”
passing a graveyard we said
In the back seat of a 57 Ford
gravely
acknowledging the dead.
Now, out walking, I hold
my hand over my mouth
careful to not breathe in
air of living people
passing.
This brings back so many memories of my youth. And of course life today. Beautifully written beautifully said thank you so much
Alas!
Nice poem. Thanks for sharing.