Sympathy pain

He drank to excess
so why am I the one with
the splitting headacne?

February dilemma

What of those born on
the 29th, their birthday
once every four years?

When she’s sick

Teenager curled up
becomes baby J who’s glad
that mommy’s  nearby.

Senseless

After the illness
taste dulls on the tongue, food just
fuel to run this husk.

Writer’s strike

Reality makes
me sick. Going through laugh track
cop show withdrawal.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

He had a dream but
his murder was our nightmare.
It’s time to wake up.

Face waxing

In a misguided
effort I peeled off half my
face and left the hair.

Free at last

Today was her last
day on a job I said ‘don’t
quit’ two years ago.

Time to start supper

Some people like to
cook. Then there’s me who dreads that
thing called dinner hour.

Undone

Intention shines high
above like a star I see
and dream of reaching.