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.

On distant shores

Sleep comes like a tide.
Evenings at home, we drift off
heads back, mouths open.

Reflection

Dressing room mirror
replaced by funhouse looking
glass. Not me in there.

Oceanic Flight 815

Crashed. Met Tailies. Then
Others. Hatch blew up.  Kate caged.
Got Lost about there.

Writer’s strike

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

Urban outfitted

Going to New York
City. I’ve bought black clothing,
black low-heeled shoes.

Before Lost season 4 begins

Speed-viewing seasons
one through three’s like life in the
hatch. Push the button.

Forced

Disappointment like
a kidney punch makes it hard
to smile through the pain.