To Memory, a Pantoum by Jacinta White

To Memory, a Pantoum

by Jacinta White

published in Change Seven Magazine, Issue 2.1

His favorite tie hangs on the back of the wicker kitchen chairHe’s taken it off, and his wedding ringWhen askedHe says they are now tight; he’s forgotten why he wears them

He’s taken it off, and his wedding ringSlipping away what has beenHe says they are now tight; he’s forgotten why he wears themHe wants to fly free like blackbirds

Slipping away what has beenHe turns awayHe wants to fly free like b...