this was originally an improv piece done in a poetry chat room on aol. anna urged me to post it.

 

 

 

joyous basket
of summer brown curls
tumbling butterflies
from midnight worlds
hands chasing spring
 to hold to fast
 dancing new words
like a daydream blast
 eyes whispering:
"love you dad"
even on my worst days
where she drives me mad


mocha vanilla
frosty swirl
 my sundae best
 ice cream girl
 i give you a promise
 with a cherry on top
 and an eyelash prayer
 to seal it shut:
i will always
 sing you truths
 when you sleep
 in fits fear
 and be there
 to hold you
 to remind you
 i am here