January 31, 2008

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.

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Damn fine poem.  I’m sorry.

What dale said.

Oh Chris. I am sorry.

I’ve been there, Chris, and really wish you didn’t have to be.

The poem is beautiful.

Oh, dear. I’m so sorry.

This breaks my heart.  I’m so sorry.  Don’t know what else to say.

So sorry, Chris.

Thanks all. Nothing is decided.

Oh no.

Take extra good care of yourselves right now.  You will be grateful for every gentleness you take or give now.

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.

Ay, querido. Te amo.

{{{{Chris}}}}

Oh, Chris.

Lovely poem, Chris. And I’m sorry.

I’m so sorry, Chris.  All my love.

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

I’m so sorry, Chris--wish words could help at all. Take care.

:: heart pang ::
i’m sending love and care your way!
can you feel it?

You’ve been in my thoughts these past few days.  Be as generous and kind to yourself as you are to others.

I’m sorry Chris.

Oh, god.  :(

so very sorry

I’m so sorry, Chris.

Sad.Sorry.

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