Orpheus Revisits the Site
for Tony Harvey
by  Elizabeth Moose



The high grass
is here
still.

Whatever was tamped
down by her
fall
has since unfolded
and risen.

no bloodsmear anywhere

swish swish
     swish
it's almost
beautiful
this dry yellow
sea

     quick sharp strike
     burn thrill
     run run:
     hot liquid
     ignites her heel

     the heavy
     numbing
     spreading from
     ankle to
     eyes

and all for a flower.

Even now I
can't be sure
this is the
spot.

What a
difference
her one
step
made.


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