1 July 2012
I went in the attic today And this is what I found:
An acoustic guitar 'I used to play' 'I remember the chords' Only dust hums the strings.
A painting by my Grandmother 'Have you put it up yet?' '....yes. In the guest room' The painted man Is left drinking in The dark.
Recordings of Shakespeare On LP 'A family heirloom' 'I love Shakespeare' The bard remains silent Unheard The actors wait their cue.
In the attic dark When the hatch door closes, Everything stands And waits In silent attention Until a gasp of breath A whisper of hope Cuts through With the light From the open Hatch door.
Attic • Opuss № I