Releasing Steve

Carried like a bridal veil by the ocean breeze

Photo of Half Moon Bay Beach from the cliffs by Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer-Library of Congress

We took the cremains of Steve in a metal box
Painted a warm brown, and we all came,
Driving from Seattle, Oakland, and Belmont:
Mother Barbara, brother Don (Jack
Of all trades), Tim, lover of poetry and fine
Artist, all in black leather, and I
To bless, a day beyond Barbara’s birthday.
We drove to Cameron’s Pub, Restaurant, and Inn
For friends and…