a suitable place
where is a place for old people?
in a quaint bedroom, under the covers
trying to remember if they took their medicine
trying to remember their lovers
where is a place for old people?
the most comfortable chair in the room
calling the children over
to give them a cherished heirloom
where is a place for old people?
living in a pine cone house by the sea
or touring a silly candy factory
or anywhere they want to be!
~
2026