August 23, 2025

After the war

 

After the war—or should we call it
murder—we stitch the shrouds
you men wear now.
       Little needle, glint and glide.
       Lead this thread to heal and hide.
       Never ask us to explain
       why you left us here in pain

  - Kim Stafford in Mothers Mending
 

Simon Jones


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