dead Schultzes

when I die

when I die
bury me with the other Schultzes
I always felt most at home
with all the dead Schultzes

cold
naked
stone

when I die
find the one who loved me most
dress me with purple flowers,
the stems tied up in knots

find him
he will know what to do
and listen
listen to him

leave nothing whole.

hot
naked
ash

listen to me now
while my mother’s blood
slides through my veins

when I die
take me where they know me best
they will know what to do

December 13, 2003