I go to kneel, but
find I cannot remain
before the banks of
candles with dry eyes
and an unclenched
throat. Lighting one,
I turn to go, nodding
to the sister at my side
with her stark habit
and barren face, the
turn of her lips echoes
the pain in my step.
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