Dark Waters (Nine Tankas), in memory of Michael D. 5/9. 18″ x 24″ framed. Multi-media (distressing with tools, metal wire, digital photographs) on archival paper. 2006-2009.

POEM:

to
push
against
doubt/
hesitation:
bury
the
adoptive
father
upside
down
facing
away
deep
within
the
soiled
water