our free-range chickens
now fenced
by shadows
—John J. Dunphy
washing my hands
with French-milled soap
after scattering her ashes
—John J. Dunphy
our free-range chickens
now fenced
by shadows
—John J. Dunphy
washing my hands
with French-milled soap
after scattering her ashes
—John J. Dunphy
his last road trip
my friend arrives
at the cemetery
—John J. Dunphy
outdoor nativity scene
one of the Wise Men
facing the wrong way
—John J. Dunphy
outdoor nativity scene
one of the Wise Men
facing the wrong way
—John J. Dunphy
his last road trip
my friend arrives
at the cemetery
—John J. Dunphy
homeless shelter
children's Christmas stockings stuffed
with Halloween candy
John J. Dunphy
homeless encampment
returning children share
their trick or treat candy
John J. Dunphy
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