Joan Hall, Collage Artist/Lecturer/Poet See another artist page. Resident at Westbeth since 1971 Remembering the Dead In the hallway of the building where I live There is a glass covered case Listing names of deceased residents. I am touched by the memory of Barton My significant other minus the sex Who I loved and who loved me. I am touched by the memory of Hal Yoga classmate and perpetual flirt Who always lit up a room. There are others from previous years Reminders of dead occupants Who live on behind the frame. I want to smash the glass Rip out the paper. I resent the reminder ever present in that space. I resent the reminder That one day my name too Will be in that cage of death. SHARE: