newborn niece

   the warmth of her breath

      against my neck                                      

Rich

 

      in unison

      the choir inhales                                      

Michael

 

a checkered coat

blocks my favorite painting—

his long sigh                                                   

Rich

 

for just a moment

the archer’s breath

ruffles the feathers                                        

Michael

 

      her playful puff

      scattering dandelion seeds                      

Rich

 

father’s funeral:

my hand still

on his chest                                                    

Michael