Thelma Marcuson Tribute

Invitation

For Thelma Marcuson

Where are you now?
Walking along a beach,
the turnups of your jeans
brushing the ends of the day from the waves?

Where are you now?
Walking on Hampstead Heath,
taking a look at the old gypsy caravan,
going out to the street?

Where are you now?
Dining with an old friend, a potter,
beautiful duchess of antique rose?
A small porcelain bowl on my dresser.
In outline, female arms lifted in supplication,
inside, my ring and earrings when I go to bed.
Where are you now?

Where are you now
looking out of my window?

Where are you now
as I go about my day?

Where are you now
as I live out this time of my life?