Turn out those horses
that came back without me
Honor their service
that carried me on
Turn out those horses
that strut in my absence
Dusted in silver
—my honor is strong
(Las Vegas: January, 2022)
The Last Rite
Bury the hurt
to get over the pain
As memory relines
with forgiveness again
Bury the past
for new light to break through
With darkness abandoned
—your spirit anew
(Las Vegas: January, 2022)