t. kilgore splake
after death (from Long White Memories)
becoming a cloud
constantly changing shapes
floating over earth
moving where wind blows
long ago
daily dreaming
memories growing stronger
loving her more today
after two hearts failed
mad wifediaper pail full
dishes unwashed
lost in afternoon soaps
practicing her act
dramatic surprise
when husband comes home
t. kilgore splake resides in an old tamarack location “row house” in the ghost copper mining village of calumet, in michigan’s upper peninsula. he is currently waiting on the publication of his new poetry collection “splake fishing in america” by PRESA PRESS in rockford, michigan.