Saturday, June 6, 2015

Longwood House by Robert Halleck

Walking past rooms for three
as we make our Sunday visit
to her father, my wife said,
"Just shoot me." 

"Sorry?" 

"Just shoot me if I end
up here sleeping all day." 

Why would one not want
the mindless sleep of
forgetfulness as they rest
before the last trip?  


Robert Halleck is a retired banker and hospice volunteer who has written poetry for over fifty years. His poems have appeared in a number of magazines and blogs as well as at poetry readings in San Diego.

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