Prom date

Deciding who to
take like negotiating
Mideast peace treaty.

Prom dress

In it she was arm
candy, someone that turned heads
unexpectedly.

Study hall

The play was about
them. His unrequited love
her indifference.

Long walk in sunshine

Dog is lagging yet
clear skies pale green leaves urge me
to linger longer.

Youngstown, NY

Where river meets lake
we stand as Toronto gleams
across the waters.

New mother

She curls around the
baby like a spiral shell
protecting its snail.

If gum were chocolate

Like cows with their cud
we would chew constantly, and
then we’d all swallow.

What a bargain

Shopped a membership
warehouse store today. Got six
years’ worth of ketchup.

Salt Lick barbecue

Vegans, stay away,
lest your firm resolve melt from
tender smoked brisket.

Visiting colleges

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