Friendship

She may have faults but
to me she’s flawless, a me
I wish I could be.

Facebook profile picture

Taken by cell phone,
he grins shyly, she glows as
if her prince has come.

First boyfriend breakup

She didn’t want to
hold his hand, watch him eat bread
sloppily. The end.

Other daughter’s boyfriend

Bandana over
his sweet smile, ninja to his
anime girlfriend.

Daughter’s boyfriend

He won me over
with his Facebook comment on
her profile picture

Away too long

Stories always tell
of the one who wanders, then
returns home…like me.

She watches me…

…create. Impatient
that I won’t pay attention
when I’m writing stuff.

Online debate

Listserv fight breaks out.
Among civil people, the
retorts well-researched.

First job

At the interview
J’s hired on the spot, full of
new employee glee.

Honey, I’m home!

Has it really been
a month since I told you all
about my day, dear?