Two Mirrors, Face to Face (The Crescent Moon Bookends)
In the Hall of Mirrors, A reflection bounces And stretches out Into an unfolding line to time. Entwined in this is you my brother-- We are mirrors, Each Reflecting To the other. I am here even now In some hospital room where It stinks of sepsis. The dying-dream is inked. Brother, I press the rag to your fevered-face And tell you now (as a living memory), "I've done my best to keep the cupboards clean, And I've confessed my wrongdoings So that I might pray with you tonight." I pray, but never alone- You are always with me. Our hands press together like bookends. I bring you tea. Keep the mirror steady And hold it to my nostrils. I will do the same For you. Now remember, Just as we planned : Reflect! You say, "There is only one G-d..." Alpha Omega Alpha Water Alpha Noun Verb Word Alpha X m(ark)s the spot Woman Man Verb Alpha I say "That G-d has one son." You say, "And we killed...