when they open the door
enter
keep your arms to your side.
keep your face clear.
keep silent.
when you stand by his bed
don't ask what was done, why his teeth are blue,
don't wonder where his blood went,
why his cheeks look so defeated.
stifle your cry
when you look at his hands,
when you see your gold ring,
just look once, look hard,
then look away.
don't take this day with you.
leave it there.
remember how it was to hold this man.
let that fall on you like snow
let it turn in you as winter.
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