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