Toilet

spring tornadoes

someone’s toilet in a tree

there’s no one to sue

(inspired by a news story about the cost of tornado repairs)

Foam

old white man

his mouth foams over

with prejudice

(inspired by a news story about LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling)

galloping horse

hold onto your hat

girl on top

anticipation

aimlessly dreaming of you

while vacuuming

skipping stones until

the pond is still again —

mediators

(for steve)

my mom

rich colors, wild patterns

a quilt stitched with love

(for julie)

rock wall by the creek

wide crevice dark and deep

i could fit in there