Category: pick 52

April
iv.

eat drink dance spill
do-si-do before I hurry
said the river
hurry on

such sweet delay
paths crossing
as
we parted
said the sky

I watch you launder
days ahead
add bluing
softener creases always and
forever
folding days
gone by
said time

April
iii.

make room for
children
said the river
plastic bottles runoff
rain
returning home again

I have space enough
for all
your kisses
said the sky

begin the feast
said time

April
ii.

field and flower
pastures trees feed
conversation
said the river
distant cousins
call us now
to gather



I will join you
at the table
said the sky



I read your stories
add
another line
said time

April
i.

never mind the miles
I will run
to greet my sisters
said the river



I watch you twist
and wander
said the sky



I see your plans I temper
them
with mine
said time

Misc.
v.

no union due, no
pick-up line
undressed.
you are a strike
at midnight.

Misc.
iv.

no vacancy, no sign
of stop, no
awkward slip.
you slide heart’s
limbo stick.

Misc.
iii.

stolen glances
used
before return.
adieu. farewell.
adjourn.

Misc.
ii.

canning salt
preserving
ninja cuts.
you are
a cover-up.

Misc.
i.

more pepper
for a mouth too long
on fire.
you chase away
cool water.

Who
iv.

…for whom it’s
going, going,
…