Under the Rose Bush

He had a house, but he abandoned it. He had an ex-wife who lived still In the house he abandoned. The bones of his last dog are under an English rose bush. His son sends pictures and video chats. Grandchildren dance and sing. His past wife phones him. If the dogs bones could speak they would no doubt ask where he was? He would say – he was far a way yet there is an acre of land for you should you return as another dog to Ohio. Tail bones would wag. Former spouse and son both phone him at the same time alas he is out walking memories on a 3,000 mile leash.