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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Barefootwalking barefoot
along fifth avenue
carrying my pretty
impractical shoes
i watch exotic
nannies
push towheaded toddlers
in high dollar prams
the sun seems
to shine
on certain people
while others walk
briskly
through shadows
and puddles
just trying to get
somewhere
or someplace
the sidewalk feels
like a pumice stone
under my soles walking barefoot
beside gucci loafers
and well heeled women
i think about all the places
my feet
have taken me
i wonder
wiggling my toes
where
they will
take me next
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Liquid Couragemy courage is liquid
pour-able and wet
bravery that is fluid
makes me forget
insecurities
and hesitation
dry unease
these limitations
evaporate
with a double shot
my anxiety detonates
and I'm fearless.
Somewhat.
7:54 pm est
Monday, July 2, 2007
'A' GameArduous--
attending to the
men in my life
an available audience
I am always
admiring my father
agreeing with my husband
avoiding his questions
pledging allegiance
adoring my sons
anxiously tending to
their allergies
offering approval
arguing with
my admirers
it is so much
easier
automatic,
really
to be able
to acknowledge
admit
my affection
for being alone
10:07 pm est
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