The History of My Nightmares, 1964-Present

Seven out of nine rooms once used

as bedrooms—one for Mom, for Pop,

the oldest boy, the oldest girl,

and three where kids were doubled up.

Now all but three were empty. Tom claimed

the one with locks. Pop, who stayed

at his girlfriend's place most weekends,

kept the small room off the kitchen.

One hall, two rooms away from his: