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1981-04-11

Saturday, April 11th, 1981 

         I hope this life sustains Rose.
           This one of coming and going
         this love for a week and then
           wait for two.
         I think of Chris and I’m always
           amazed at my thoughts
         small person with eyes
           of such potential and trust
         Loving Danny grew on me
           like the ivy that overcame the church
         but Chris has been a storm
           ever since Rose and I gave him his life.
         I hope she holds on
           all my life, or hers.
         Its the only feeling I have
           that runs deeper
              than the joy of living
           and its pleasures
              amen.
         I’ve been so reckless with it
           and I’ve been so lucky.
                              gallagher
                              11 apr 1981
                              Vancouver, B.C.

— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

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1981-04-11

Saturday, April 11th, 1981 

         I find no contradiction
           in loving women and loving Rose
         but I’m not sure I could ever
           explain it to her though I’ve tried.
         I’ve pressed her flesh and held her eyes
           amid the months and names
              the love and the pain.
         Someplace deep
           I always hope I’ve convinced her
         but I know the changing seasons
           of her faith too well.
                              gallagher
                              11 Apr 1981
                              Vancouver, B.C.

— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

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