Perfect Kiss
The first insults those that follow—
a curiosity, a carnival ride at dusk.
Second or hundred-&-third
recalls the first, measured &
found lesser—small rite
in tribute to inaugural...
The Number of Completion
After Three Pears by Patty Willis, oil on canvas
The first pear blushes; you’ve discovered himnaked with his companions, their fleshy bodiesinches...
At the memory care center, the parlor resembles
what was once my grandmother’s bedroombut with artificial flowers.Dixie cups swirl with pink ice cream,the coffee table...
