Dónall Dempsey - Falling Asleep With My Big Sister - Tanka

5 half-moons rising
on the hand that strokes my hair
bracelets like music
whispering softly in my ear
“Shhhshhh...therethere...shush... shush. . .there! ”

Dónall Dempsey

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