“Widow” by Virginio Vespignani
For Judy Birdsong, June 1, 1954 – May 14, 2017
It comes in waves
Anytime it chooses
From deep to the surface,
Nerve endings activated.
The eyes mist over
Glancing to the left
Where Walgreens stays open
24/7.
Grief
Judy Deal Birdsong
You Do Hoodoo 