In the Alzheimer’s Ward at Saint Jude’s

by Daniel Lawless

Originally published on February 1, 2011

Stalling, not wanting to stare, I stare Into the ragged day-room’s aquarium, Unesalle fantastique sous la mer Un-updated since pin boys crouched on planks: Drifts of plastic coral like multi-colored mud, fake rocks, A tiny wreck and treasure chest, the yellow ape In cast iron boots I take to be my alternate In uselessness. Wisps [...]