How difficult a thing you did. It took incredible guts; I am in awe of you. This poem says so much about the man you are, and the abject soulless person who turned you out.
Photos, precious seconds, moments of perfect light or gap toothed smiles, remind us of the joy and peace we held, like water cupped in the hand. Beautifully told, beautifully spoken.
Again, such a meaty chapter. Talking with people you love about health decisions is huge and heavy. But CJ seems infinitely capable and able to handle that load. He even handles Ritchie with a deft touch. I wish I’d had a cool older brother like that! He connects well with Silas, though I disagree with CJ on the dog thing. Most of all, your final moment with Owen and CJ is perfectly drawn.
This is beautiful, tim. Images stirred and voices recalled - you bring them to the front of our minds, that we may always remember. You impelled us to the mountaintop, line by line, step by step. Bravo.
Can’t help wanting to give Geoff a gentle shake and a pep talk, but Tony seems to be far better at this than I ever could be. Lucky Geoff! Loved this chapter!
@northie Perhaps Adam knew something about cider; or maybe not. But the old apple tree beside my house had plenty of blushing inspiration this year. Thank you for reading, and for your astute observations.
Well, the dialogue got more heated, that’s certain. But I doubt there was any mistake in the meaning of the give and take....thank you for reading these!
Dialogue
There stands a simple bungalow,
with cozy couch and lights down low,
a fire before which you and I
might snuggle while the embers glow.
Your arm goes round my shoulders high,
I kiss your lips, and they reply;
our conversation swells apace
in words enough to make me sigh.
Our hands discuss our altered case
in dialogue of fevered grace;
no idle chatter do we spend
as buttons fly and knots unlace.
Your fingers' probing questions end
my fee
So much going on here, I had to take this in multiple sittings. CJ moves in fast, exalted company, yet lives his life with friends he loves and connects with. You portray that really well. His speech about eulogize, then organize is perfect.