What is Going On

A hundred years ago the smiling man

in the wheelchair wore the same gown

his great-grandson is wearing now.

It is made of white cotton, softened

and yellowed with age, and goes

all the way past the baby’s toes.

The family has been telling stories,

but quiets now and gathers around.

The mother holds the baby in her arms.

The old man is smiling, and his eyes

are clear and aware.  He knows

what is going on, and for a moment

I do, too, and I stand at the font

and cup the water in my hand.

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