Eggs
Maybe they think it’s time for us to go.Maybe they want to see us move far, faraway. Maybe they know.Time to go wash the eggs off the car. Maybe they think that all we have is trash.Maybe they think that … Continued
Poems for Sale
Poems for sale!Fresh poems for sale!Order themby pigeon mail.I’ll tie them toyour pigeon’s tail,and send him backon the next light galeso they’ll come fresh–not one bit stale.Yes, that is howI’d pay my bailif I were inthe county jail.Poems for sale!Yes, poems for … Continued
Not a Given
The love of a familyis not a givenand a big extended familyis not a givenand a circle of friendsis not a given. Acceptance and understandingfrom those who talk and listen–I listen to others and notice,these things are not a given. And … Continued
Let Me Think
Let me think.Let me know what you think.Let me know, let me think that I knowhow to go about this.Then show me how to let go. Let me see.Let me wonder again.Let me try this one more time and thenI’ll … Continued
When We Vote
When we vote, we’re one but two,because I’ll vote the same as you.We choose our choice,compound our voice,and hope that what they’ve said is true. So here’s this running list of nameswho give each other all the blame.But I know … Continued
Mad Scientist
If you’ve got a great idea, but no time left in the day,and you wonder what the world would think or what your friends would say,and your seven other projects are getting in the way,and you’re not sure that it … Continued
Realistic Reality
If by “let’s be realistic”you mean “let’s make that a reality,”let’s go!And along the way,please don’t say“I told you so.”Because when it is reality,you’ll find it quite realistic.But if you stop right hereyou’ll already have missed it.
Get Well Soon
Get well soon.We’ll go outside.We’ll run around the yard andrake up allthe leaves and movethem all into the garden.Get well soon.We’ll go somewhere,drive off without a care andstop at storesand buy some stuffand generally run errands.Get well soon.We’ll have some fun.By … Continued
Underneath
Underneath pink gums so tightlies a row of pearly whitesthat won’t get through without a fight.Makes me wonder what else is hiding inside.