for Melvin Dixon
In Memoriam (1950-1992)
Sensuous and hilarious wit,
Nothing on this roiling, breakspirit earth
Could have readied you
For the doctors’ stark edict:
There is a small window of time
To save your sight;
Choose your eyes,
And leave your lover’s dying bed.
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