she has
by circumstance
by health and necessity
lost almost everything materially
and strangely does not care
what remains will suffice
a warm bed with cushions and furs
shelter food and drink
shared poetry blogs
her balcony palms
the tree tops waving
at her through the window
bird song in the early morning
her grandmother's lovely smile
and warm hugs
these are the
the wonderful things
that remain with her
before the ferry man comes to collect her
for the ride across the Styx
and most importantly
music
music
music
give me excess of it.
ALFRED BRENDEL ( 1931 - 2025)
I am glad there is solace in music - a little spark of light to end with - Jae
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