When I listen to
Satie and to Chopin
I hear snow fall
And I am reminded
How much I miss
Watching it slowly dance
And gather and pile
It reminds me of
Life and of love
Coming in quietly at
First delicate and pure
And the next day
Everything is so bright
That even dogs squint
But as days pass
What was once white
Dirties and tossed aside
No longer a miracle
That’s why I’m going
To the mountains it’s
Closer to Heaven there
Expect me to vomit
Hold the bag steady
It’s going to come
Out wave after wave
I’ve kept it in
For a long time
Keep your distance stand
Clear because it’s coming
Poisoned memories heartbreak disillusion
One heave after another
Like unloading the corpses
It’s time to go
I made a promise
And I’m keeping it
I promised to be
With you at Christmas
I never break promises
I’m coming I’m coming
Universe I am asking
You to give me
Denver a small home
With fireplace music and
Furniture not too much
Enough to make friends
Comfortable fill my home
With love peace prosperity
With laughter celebration joy
Universe show me this
I had such plans
We have ridden all
Of the carnival rides
Gone fast and around
Up and down on
Ponies and in cars
And always start and
Always return where we
Began I guess that
It’s true that saying
That the foul always
Come home to roost
I’m coming back to
You Muenster in Denver
The last and brightest
Years of life together
HARLAN DIDRICKSON 