Ben Pontius

Dear Comrade:

With an ancient name

like to be spoken from Shakespeare's lips.

Standing watch--

tea cup or chamber pot,

sake, cigarette,

smiling from a far away off.

That smile like Lord Mukpo's.

Hearing that you died

sitting by this peat bog fire

I was filled with overwhelming sadness.

In the smoke earth flame

saw your smile

again on Court watch.

It is engraved upon my heart.

Filled with joy of its memory

regardless

of

time.

Thank you.

Always,

Seonaidh

(Dapon Perks)