sister and friend
screaming laughter
artsy whimsy
complete the circle
agile phalanges

spastic dancing
fort building
free being

happy face
happy heart

nap nap nap
yay!

venom in his mouth
red-faced tantrum
complains until it’s his way

a half removed sock
the worst punishment

in summer
we jump in pools
we scream
we relax
in autumn
we get to work
we cuddle
we dream
in winter
we clean up
we prepare
we love
in spring
we invest in life
we imagine
we sing

unable to think
pleasantly

my body aches
subtle and dull
I want my lover
to rest my cheek
on her chest
to feel her warmth