House near Woodstock

A’s dream–a fairy
cottage in the woods–simply
too good to be real.

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All nighter

Weighing sleep against
productivity, I write
into a new day.

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Diner

Booths shelter those hung
over, elbows tacky with
pancake syrup spills.

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Groceries

Short-term guests in my
fridge, pantry, cabinet — but just
until they are served.

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Marriage

Some–like white wine–are
best when young. My French Bordeaux
grows better with age.

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Knight

Stalled out. He comes. Starts
car. Buys breakfast. Drops what he’s
doing. Just for me.

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Junker

Like a dorm room on
four wheels, it’s a place to get
drunk stoned laid changed sleep.

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