Awake all Saturday night
despite a pill at 11pm. When my sister arrives to take Dad out for breakfast,
he is dressed in his Sunday clothes and seated on the edge of his bed, sound
asleep.
Yes, I had the same reaction as Efi. And I am starting to love your father in these moments.
Your visual images are arresting, then the words eclipse them for a little while, as I dwell in those ... and then I look again at the pictures and see more. This image is particularly heart-rending.
Oh, this made me sad and also smile. The image is so apt.
ReplyDeleteYes, I had the same reaction as Efi. And I am starting to love your father in these moments.
ReplyDeleteYour visual images are arresting, then the words eclipse them for a little while, as I dwell in those ... and then I look again at the pictures and see more. This image is particularly heart-rending.
Thank you, Efi & Rosemary, for your insights. Much appreciated.
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