Mama Papa I’m ready His voice carries down the stairs. Still high-pitched, not yet cracking, for now Puberty is coming. I’ve spent the last couple nights strategizing Where is he going to be He’s been keeping me sharp, toughening me up, honing my senses, pushing me to the next level of detection. And he’s been …
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Thirds
When the waves approach only three choices Ride them Slip under to let them pass or Get pummeled. Alas I don’t always know which to choose until it’s too late
Valves
Turn over Lift this up please He coaxes my shirt out of my tucked pants, and I slide it up to expose my midriff Lie on your side that way Is it cold? He asks a question to which he already knows the answer Oooo I exclaim as he places the ultrasound sensor on the …
Sense
On some days in the classroom, just as in life, things can go down the toilet. Between signal, transmission, and execution, there are so many dips and drops to send the whole enterprise asunder. I’m not a designer. I don’t really have a sense for where and how to put the right words in the …
Grave
Why do we run Are we escaping, chasing, or merely passing through I’m not sure whether I’m coming or going. I pass gravestones marking those who’ve passed They don’t haunt me, or even provoke. They are unobtrusive, present, and permanent Unlike my steps. There are snakes. here, without a doubt. I dodge them in advance, …
No or Know, No?
I was in a state when I thought of this. Do the words we use help us to grow our brains? I don’t have a clue when it comes to the brain, it is deep, and fraught with curves and twists. We have found a fun new game we play, but I’m not sure it …
Tarantula Lizard Mouse Doorknob
Do you want to hear a spooky story? No, generally, because I’m a big wimp and don’t like scary stories. I’m quite certain J is being hyperbolic and it won’t actually be spooky. We are lying down together, tucking in Elephant, snuzzling in the dark room at our BnB. It’s the first night in and …
Hustle
It is late The proportion of closed shutters to open, populated bars and cafes shifts steadily. I’m on a quick stroll around the block, in search of a shop with hat dieu (cashews). Late night munchies have hit. Walking street is closing down But the hustle is ramping up. Where do you go? I can …
Chairman
You should pee before you come upstairs. The bathroom is before you turn left. Ok, see you in a bit. I peek down the hallway. WC I walk quickly towards the door and try the lock, but it’s a no go. Someone’s in. I’m doing fine but have been walking for a while, and the …
Dope
I throw my hand in my pocket in search of warmth. I just want to point something out Do you notice your energy right now? I’m parked at the side of the road, four lanes of motorbikes speeding past It’s loud On a call with Rhino It’s not one of our serious, ‘what’s going on …
Get Up Eight 