Corey Haim

When Robert Frost wrote
“Nothing gold can stay,” he could
have described child stars.

Christmas cards

Photos we look bad
in. Braggy newsletter. That’s
how we keep in touch.

Unemployed Christmas

Can days be merry
and bright? Jobs – like ornaments –
fragile, out of reach.

Harrison Ford

He doesn’t have to
do anything but show up.
Fame does that for you.

Prom limo

such a sweet ride they
didn’t want to leave so they
did Wendy’s drive-thru

Prom group

She can’t stand her. He’s
her ex, so don’t include them.
Can’t we go alone?

10,000th hit

Who will you be, and
from where? What will have brought you
here – mere chance or choice?

Popemobile

He tours in a case
like an aged Ken, “mint in box”
they’d say on eBay.

Laptop

An adult blankie.
To take one from its owner
will make grown men cry.

Visiting colleges

Muddy quads, walls bare
of ivy still inspire awe.
Can we get in?