I decide to ...
... get a grip.
By the overhanging ...
... like warm ice.
On his arm ...
... and move on.
At his still ...
... open and close.
Then up over ...
... his good heart.
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More Thoughts on Waterhouse — Libby Brooks talks about Waterhouse's life, work, and death.
Thoughts on Waterhouse and His Poetry — A thoughtful piece about Waterhouse and his work by Helena Nelson.
A Reading of "Climbing My Grandfather" — "Climbing My Grandfather" read aloud.
Waterhouse's Obituary — A piece on Waterhouse in the British newspaper The Guardian.