Death is a cat Creeping on silent fur paws Death is a dog Gouging the floor with its claws Death is a calm day Dappled light in the glare Death is a hurricane When cars take to the air Death is a bicycle Gliding silently through Death is a dump truck Speed bump hopping near … Read moreDeath is Death
As a result of Profound nearsightedness And limited household affection My little kid self Thrilled Whenever my ophthalmologist Raised his eye scope And pressed his cheek to mine. The light scent of his aftershave His calm, steady breathing The patient clicking of the viewing wheel As he looked deeper into my eyes Than anyone. When … Read moreCan You See Me Now?