Presumed dignity – Ordinary Handsome

Presumed dignity

April 4, 2016Steven Baird

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We suffer these final moments with presumed dignity,

candle sputtering, hands withdrawn, petals pressed

in the back of crossword books we never finished. One reaches

for the other, shivering fingers upon a

a shiny vinyl tablecloth. Remember when,

and you don’t.

The solemn and prolonged

lacing of fingers, the last great memory.

Laine Anne Jensen April 5, 2016 / 12:22 am

This is beautiful.

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Steven Baird April 5, 2016 / 2:12 am

Thank you. 🙂

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familyrulesbyplainjane April 5, 2016 / 5:28 pm

Very thought provoking!

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Steven Baird April 5, 2016 / 9:36 pm

Thanks Jane. 🙂

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Rareity April 7, 2016 / 12:48 am

Nicely done

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- Steven Baird April 7, 2016 / 1:50 am
  
  Thank you. 🙂
  
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thefeatheredsleep April 7, 2016 / 10:44 pm

As the othe s said, this really is beautiful S♡

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- Steven Baird April 7, 2016 / 11:45 pm
  
  Thank you. 🙂
  
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