Spiritual Letters, Series 4, #6
Ribbon windows and lights reflected in the water; sleet suddenly
falling. We sailed under bridges, past tugs and pleasure boats. Books
and a carafe held the billowing tablecloth down. Standing together at
the party, he told me how he’d used the song of a hermit thrush in one
of his clarinet pieces. A little girl wandered over and asked him if he’d
like a glass of water. We were reminded to wear something red to the
Pentecost service.
in tears half-light
a cliff the sea
steps going up
and down in sleep
reflected face
chiaroscuro
I was woken from a few hours’ sleep in my narrow room by a
knocking at the door. I’d thought it must be the neighbour’s child, and
was astonished to find it was a friend from far away. We ate waffles
with acacia honey and drank white wine. Shattered glass underfoot on
the pavement. A shudder of arrival, boat bumping against pier. She’d
written his name and a time on her hand. On another’s hand, he saw a
small cross in ink.
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