I visit Alexander
he’s building a new house
with assistance
the old house has its charm
providing all with satisfaction
Alexander cooks
I set the table
Marcel rests
as does the pool
it’s a thoughtful time
we look over the lives we’ve led together
and separately
we swim
we laze
we’ve come to distribute our father’s ashes
at his old favorite beach
in Sagaponack
some things have changed little
the old church as elegant
and nature as lush
though it sometimes needs help
we rest
And then it's time to leave
