July 1


so much to do, the to do list so ginormous,
provides shady cover to
all the invasive species trolling the beach

but there it is in bold and beautiful black on my calendar app,

July 1

and a half year gone with its multitudinous
hordes of troubled waters
and no one offering a bridge for sale
when you really need it

a half a year is a rounding error
when you use your fingers to count the decades;
guess you could employ the pinkie as 1 1/2 (one & a laugh)

but that July 1 comes but once
so employ this kiss in the ***,
**** slap,
your children
and take the next step unafraid (but nervous)

6 months is a very long time when you’re losing the race
to Poppy Time


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