Monday, September 7, 2009

the courage required

smiley and rosey, her morning face on
and earphones, garrison keillor online
bananas, bluets and flakes, spoon by spoon

at the farmer's market, company face
primly erect in her jet black walker
as if pretty is as pretty just is

so much for the watchword of my childhood
how long does one fake it, and life is made?
what is the point if we don't find the point?

business face on, she's ready for heaven
but she'd hold up for crackers and cheese, and
a half glass of wine at 4 o'clock, sharp



1 comment:

Wormwood's Doxy said...

business face on, she's ready for heaven
but she'd hold up for crackers and cheese, and
a half glass of wine at 4 o'clock, sharp


Brilliant, Duck---just brilliant....