(2015)
Clinical smells Polite strangers The only thing worse Than being here Is to not be able
Destruction is fun But cannot be undone Smashed Trashed Crumpled
Hospitality To love a stranger It need not be much For one who has little Will appreciate it
I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide
Husband and wife Companions for life Mature love that deepens And mellows with time Life’s eroding winds
This world is covered in bias It’s all over you It’s all over me too This world is covered in bias It shades our words
Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless
I love to hear poetry read Rather than performed I love to hear each word Appreciated Rather than memorized
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
Left on a leash Is no way to live He disappeared I like to imagine He’s running in a field
The pine trees Reach up On both sides Of the road Telling me
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
Inspirational quotes Are full of crap Whatever meaning Is lost In the sea
If I was in a beauty pageant My talent would be 'Lefty who writes upside-down’ Beside the contestant Who burps her ABC’s
Who am I? I am me When did I Become me? As I recall