This collection of poetry by Hugo Williams is sometimes joyful, often very sad and always beautiful, addressing themes of parenthood, love and the death of same. Recommended, if you can find a copy.
Couple
Sick of me, you search your hair For the frayed ends You love to split back to the root.
Your head is bowed. That hair I would weigh in my hands Is falling over your eyes.
I don’t know what to do As you pass your time Perfecting the darkness between us.