At Fred Meyer, Mom
buys me underwear, a houseplant,
and electrical tape.
Monthly Archives: July 2011
The Sandman Cometh
Coffee too late in
the day. My reading light’s on
’til two in the morning.
Sound Guess
At the pier with my
brother. Is that a jellyfish
or a plastic bag?
Totally Whack
After weed whacking
my hands and arms tremble with
phantom vibrations.
Human Element
Dentist looks into
my eyes before injecting
the very large needle.
Powerful Position
Barista’s music
selection determines the
mood of the whole café.
Vocal Protest
The cats can see me
stretching on the grass but can’t
join me. Bitter mews.
Capitol Hill Block Party
Three drunk guys skateboard
down Denny hill, no helmets.
I shake my head and sigh.
Sorry, Dude!
Spot a woodpecker
frolicking in the bird bath.
He sees me and flees.
Little Victories
Cat sitting two cats.
The shy one finally lets me
pet his butt. Success!
44 Sense
Place a stamp on an
envelope, calculate how much
parking it could’ve bought me.
Housesitting Pretty
Reading The Kama
Sutra in my friend’s bed while
she’s away. Real weird.
Rough Ruby
Organic heirloom
tomato tastes twice as good
when it’s from the food bank.
Summer Storm
After Harry Potter,
downtown, the sky is purple.
The air smells magic.
Warm Reception
Wedding reception
dance floor: Flushed aunts sip white wine,
shake their butts to “Hey Ya!”
Beach Bully
A crow on the beach
pecks at a child’s sand castle,
demolishing it.
Cashews, No Cash
Munching handfuls of
trail mix in the bathroom of
the club. Budgeting!
A Room!
At the beach the sun
comes out and couples start dry
humping on their towels.
Loves Company
Co-moping with a
moping friend is better than
moping all alone.
Palate Cleanser
After reading the
Sunday paper, I need to
read some poetry!
Fancy Feast
On the table at
the potluck: Eight foods items
from Trader Joe’s.
Glance Avoidance
In the grocery store,
examining veggies: My
old psychiatrist. “Hi.”
Tom’s of Washington
On the sidewalk, I
chew on a stem of fennel.
Just as good as toothpaste.
Red Tape
Rainy afternoon
in the public library.
Unemployment stuff.
Collecting of Belongings
Box up my crystals,
cushioning them with Post-it pads
and crocheted doilies.
Sunemployment
After losing my
job, I bike to the beach and jump
in the lake water.
Bombs Bursting
Sensitive, worn-out,
introspective. Surrounded by
loud noise and parties.
Sunday Service
Reading tarot cards
for a friend, on her lawn. My
quartz warms in the sun.
Gross Incoming
Look under the dock,
see green sludge. Looking’s always
a bad idea.
Fake Food
Butterfly on the
beach mistakes vibrant swimsuits
for vibrant flowers.
The Shining
Cross the street to walk
on the opposite sidewalk,
where sun is shining.
