Sunday, January 1, 2012

To-Do List for the Newly Widowed


Cry.
Cry.
Cry.
Conduct the business
of carrying on without him.
Wear black
Deny.
Deny.
Deny.
Scream.
Vomit.
Listen to well-meaning strangers
say inane things like,
"Happy New Year!"
and
"Have a nice day!"
Try with all your might
not to punch them.
Sigh.
Sigh.
Sigh.
Cry.
Cry.
Cry.
Left foot.
Right foot.
Left foot.
Right foot.
Breathe.