IN MEMORIAM: MISS J.H.

She was nearly deaf apparently and nearly blind

and ‘mentally deficient’ since infancy –

but could see an old friend to wave

and sound a greeting.

 

She was definitely Thurberesque

with her wall-eyed look and stolid gait.

 

She felt pain and wept.

 

O prisoner, love alone could not release you!

 

 

 

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