Tuesday, August 8, 2017

“Of brutality and love: Daughter”


Fredo,
The open palm squeeze of the cheek
A smile for all ages from pristine lips
In the great hold of your littered laughter

Keith Moon,
Drumming on tables, on floorboards, on me
Trying to find the beat, one and a two and a three

Bump,
Scared of a song that does not apply
Looking for signs of tragedy
For comedy is never free


The girl,
Grandmother moniker and constant refrain
Pretty in pink but handsome in blue
Just a name but not a destination

Nins,
Nickname from the great woman I know
The heart always fire; the heart never snow
Virtue is honesty is passion is gold

Essie,
Nothing prepares for a daughter like you
One handed typing because you never let go
Constant harassment and wallet grabs
Rolling in sleep and walks through grass
Learning curve and open heart
I hope to one day
Be worthy
Of your
Hype.




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