367.1
2
resolutions
(publishable)
be
patient with my parts
do
less
but
with more resolution
52
and
the conversation
the
sundry list of novels, stories
paint
when the spirit takes
likewise
with strings and keys
theses
and books of the others assist
remember
to show up to class
get
my grades in
brush
my teeth
spare
frequent thoughts for the mother monster
consider
the garden from afar
witness
the
wonderful world of atrocity
try
to wish every Hitler away
keep
the conversation going
listen
as well as able
even
in among the trees
lend
an ear to elements
harness
momentum
for
best direction
and
just occasionally
give
it a rest
negotiate
the best terms of surrender
stay
well out of harm's way
and
poetry!
buzz
into
like
a blowfly
through
a screendoor tear
and
not ashamed to say
this
is inspiration
no
problem if it hymns itself
you
can hum along
who
knows if it will be prose
it's
always rising from the grave
it
makes the spirit holy
to
be gentler gentler
with
myself
do
what I damn well like
do
it when it seems the best
excellent; good luck! (have yet to make any myself)
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