Saturday, July 18, 2026

Ascension Norway








I tried to tell her how it is

there are no words you see

no going forward

backward


just be here quietly.


Breezes through the screen door

hz on tv

one of those god numbers

promise quick healing.


I tried to say you are the one

will hold me as I go

or I will watch you blast off

then backpack out alone. 


Our neighbor's father passed away

it was his saving grace

hospice for a week or so

"Good-bye"


they needed space.


Dave is out there mowing hay

gets him through the day

likes to trim around the fence

won't do landscape my way. 


Which is not to bother much

let the weeds alone

go back inside the house 

and rest 

 

Ascension's on the phone. 

 


My weeds are out there waving

friendly kind of wild

I know it makes him pretty mad

I tried to help the pile! 


We're living in the country

You're going to grow green!

His father had Alzheimers

He's gone! No more machines! 


People passing everywhere

up and down the street

while I'm watching YouTube


Norway


Soccer! Acting! Sleep!


This is how it happens

slow down with the yard

grandkids, graduation

Boom!


Where's Pops? Ascended!

He's at an Oslo bar.


Enjoying the establishment 

smoking cigarettes

snoring over soccer things

smiling! making  bets! 


Embracing what has happened

enjoying alcohol 

ready for the news conference 

they're autopsying the ball!


It's journey took a surprise turn 

when it hit a wire

bounce went to the other team 

and they scored!  On fire!  





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