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Let me tell you about
my father
in winter--
a cane man
who walks with
snowdrift of the spine.
He talks with his mind
bent low for
pennies on the curb.
Once upon a time
it was spring, and
he ran after
tennis balls,
and served his country well.
He was more eager
to stand at attention
when the flag went by
than notice his
peace in the world.
It leaves me helpless
to navigate when
his legs-and-cane
fail to show
the way.
Snow continues falling
as he works
his name
warm into my hand.
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