Farther
Remember when we used to walk the same old streets but farther?We had the lovely feeling that our world was getting larger.Around each bend was something we had never seen beforeand we’d get home so tired for we always wanted … Continued
After Running Around the World
After running around the worldfor the past few yearslike a chicken with its head cut offI’ve discoveredI still have a brain stem.I can stop flapping; I don’t need to tread water.I can start walkingas soon as I clear a path through … Continued
Poems About the Rain
I’ve run out of small talk.These words are just answers to “How are you?”Shall we talk about my soul,my spirit and my secret list of things to do?This is the internet–one small step away from public domain.So, how’s the weather?Looks … Continued
Just a Day Behind
It often seems that I’mjust a day behind.(Or sometimes two or three–but who’s counting? Nope, not me.)If I put “get behind”on a list of mineand didn’t get it donecould I catch up for once?
Jail
Some people try to go to jail just so they can freeload.I’ve heard of that, and I’m sure it’s rarely true.Rare because, although we all hate to be busy,in jail we’d make escape plans just for something to do.
Human Hearts
Human hearts can be so grossand yet it’s human hearts I treasure most.This Christmas, I just want to hold you close.All I want to do is hold you close.
Get Up and Go
Our baby’s always on the move.She wants to get up and gobut no place is safe for her.We watch the news and want to move,to leave, to get up and goto someplace other than earth.
Digital Hoarder
At least I don’t have a disorder disorder.I’m quite organized as a digital hoarder.This scanner/compacter makes my hoard dense.The files are labeled. The folders make sense.
Save, Scan, Throw It Away
What was I saying,before this message came across:“You have some unsaved changesthat will be lost.”?Oh yes:I’ve been scanning what I’ve savedand throwing it away.But I’ll have it if I need iton some later day.And the chances that I’ll look at … Continued
Furnace Day
I hope I remember next year in Decemberon the eleventh it’s Furnace Day.And we will celebrate by turning it to 88°,but for now, 70° is plenty okay.