Understanding the Dead

Without memory, there can be no revenge. Lest we forget. Remember me. To you from failing hands we throw. Cries of the thirsty ghosts.


Nothing is more difficult than to understand the dead, I've found; but nothing is more dangerous than to ignore them.

Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin

Viaticum

The Kid says, "Do you know why there are so many ghosts these days? Because no one ever places obol on the eyes of the dead anymore, so Charon won't let them into the underworld.

But don't worry, Mom. When you die, I'll leave you with two hundred dollars."