when
you lay me
down
to rest
please place
a sprig of briar
upon my chest
and fuschia
in my hands
and of
my silver hair
a thatch
do make
as years ago
we children made
from reeds
upon the river
and as for
coins
upon mine eyes
two copper pennies
carefully place
so I may see
your auburn hair
as we made love
in spring time
and slowly on
my coldening feet
pour
the golden sands
of Mayo
for as I came
from these dark hills
and tender love
made by their rills
let me scent
one
last
time
the summer

08/21/2007