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Letter
You would not recognize us if you saw
us now, a year along and tattered, worn
down by survivor’s tasks, bereaved and cold.
You were the thread that sutured us. You were
the flaxen chain that bound us, each bright link
now sundered, planets once in your orbit
cast out, careering in the void. You once
sat at our hearth, refulgent. Now I pull
bright golden hair from the upholstery
as we contest its ownership. This is
the fate of all loves: casting lots to fix
the destiny of joint possessions, things
once wholly yours. A year on, we discuss
which one of us should keep them when I go.
Posted by: Chris Clarke
Note: A database glitch in 2008 ate a bunch of archived comments. Don't be offended if yours isn't here, or confused if the conversation seems disjointed. Thanks!
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Damn fine poem. I’m sorry.
By: By dale on 2008 01 31
What dale said.
By: By Sven DiMilo on 2008 01 31
Oh Chris. I am sorry.
By: By B. Dagger Lee on 2008 01 31
I’ve been there, Chris, and really wish you didn’t have to be.
The poem is beautiful.
By: By Theriomorph on 2008 01 31
This breaks my heart. I’m so sorry. Don’t know what else to say.
By: By Charles on 2008 01 31
So sorry, Chris.
By: By embee on 2008 01 31
Thanks all. Nothing is decided.
By: By Chris Clarke on 2008 01 31
Oh no.
Take extra good care of yourselves right now. You will be grateful for every gentleness you take or give now.
By: By Megan on 2008 01 31
I’m sorry if this is totally inappropriate. It’s also OT, but South Dakota’s legislature actually rejected a proposed bill that would have permitted state monies to be loaned for the construction of a horse slaughter plant. Just trying to throw a little “yay” your way.
By: By blondie on 2008 01 31
Ay, querido. Te amo.
By: By Kat on 2008 01 31
{{{{Chris}}}}
By: By sravana on 2008 01 31
Oh, Chris.
By: By beth on 2008 01 31
Lovely poem, Chris. And I’m sorry.
By: By Kimberly on 2008 01 31
I’m so sorry, Chris. All my love.
By: By the_bone on 2008 01 31
chris, you are getting close to an anniversary that you do not want to remember. take some space for that, please, my friend.
you shared zeke, but he was never all there was.
and at the same time, he was your best friend.
thinking of you all. xoxo
By: By kathy a on 2008 01 31
I’m so sorry, Chris—wish words could help at all. Take care.
By: By thalarctos on 2008 02 01
:: heart pang ::
i’m sending love and care your way!
can you feel it?
By: By rose on 2008 02 01
You’ve been in my thoughts these past few days. Be as generous and kind to yourself as you are to others.
By: By Ollie on 2008 02 01
I’m sorry Chris.
By: By Daisy on 2008 02 02
Oh, god. :(
By: By Sylvia/M on 2008 02 02
I’m so sorry, Chris.
By: By belledame222 on 2008 02 02
Sad.Sorry.
By: By Maud on 2008 02 02
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