On the Death of Katherine Mansfield(1888-1923)

1

Run up the steps

in a hurry

and in the landing

at the top, die.

1

Walk slowly,

move your hand

on the wooden

rail, feel it's

weathered surface

polished by

so many hands

like yours. Stop

and wonder

about this,

these lives

connected. When

you reach the

final step, then

gaze back

down, imagine

the hands

that will polish

the wood further,

touching yours

through time.

Then go

to your

death.

27.09.2018