Undecided voter

She spoke of McCain’s
volatile temper, verbal
abuse. My mind changed.

Rock the vote

I go into the
booth knowing the past, making
the future my choice.

Primary concern

Super Tuesday looms.
GOP, Dems cast votes. Dub
ya – ya won’t be missed.

Body and blood

Ibuprofen my
food. Robitussin my drink.
Illness my altar.

Fever

I incubate germs.
Feel their heat warp my head, their
chill shake my body.

Head cold

Snot blocked mucus jammed
sinus pressure. Every breath
a pulse of pure pain.

Sitting next to Gloria Steinem

Her face fronted a
movement, a magazine. My
mind’s jaw drops in awe.

February 14 comes early

A stranger’s link love
Validation, valentine
all rolled into one.

Remedial

Computer in safe
mode like reading Dick & Jane
after War & Peace.

Misty mountain hop

Dawn the breath of a
new day paused when night exhales
sunrise dimmed by fog.