VI. Left with this truth, then, Cheekbones like ice picks: So forgive me for not asking For for Giveness For not being more Forthcoming. Those who made it out of Germany (one aunt, two grandparents) left the Jewish life behind. It rings empty, nudges remembered horrors awake. It is just I do not know Hebrew. A tattoo. I come forth Out of such a deep Replaced by root replaced Colors done justice with pastels. Connect us.