Bodily and spiritually
he has sustained
for over
ninety years
his separation
from the chair
he sits in
the bed he lies on
the nurse who pats his head
changes his sheets –
he has maintained
his independent being –
it’s his to keep
even though it’s no longer needed.
About the Author:
John Grey is an Australian poet, US resident. Recently published in
That, Dalhousie Review and North Dakota Quarterly with work
upcoming in Qwerty, Chronogram and failbetter.