He’s wearing the green leisure suit
In the Basement of the Goodwill Store (excerpt) – Ted Kooser
you threw out with the garbage,
and the Christmas tie you hated,
and the ventilated wingtip shoes
you found in your father’s closet
and wore as a joke.
Flowing Words
As today writing after three days of rain
For the Anniversary of My Death (excerpt) – W. S. Merwin
Hearing the wren sing and the falling cease
And bowing not knowing to what