Wednesday, October 29, 2008

67. UNCLE

Uncle
Uncle Nestor said all you wanted was
water and ice and the world. He was probably
incorrect, since his hearing was bad. Perhaps what
you said was 'a daughter, a nice little girl.'
No one will ever know. But your
two sons loved you.
The lampshade that you brought home from
the Philippines was one of Nancy's prized
possessions. Before she died, she told me to give
it to the Brothers of Saint Charity. I think.
She may have said to give it to
'your brothers, next Saturday.'
I gave it to Fred.

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