The Sand Hill Review http://www.sandhillreview.org 2004

Elinore

Curious light

thins curtains

drawn against

the night

pouring color into

threadbare rugs

and slippers

placed just right.

Doors click

loose boards creak

greetings

as old folks sneak

down chilly halls

past the stillness

in her room

where faded

roses bloom

on papered walls.

Elinore has gone to

walk among the stars.

Robert Hoppensteadt