Early 55

How large? and what shape
is this decision-

elastic like bubblegum,
or firm like muscle.

More a shawl or blanket?
Hard and stackable as coins.

Sneaky,like a secret
always hidden in a pocket

or lying on a windowsill,
brought out at school bus stop

when will you wave goodbye ?

fifty-five

“Root ‘em and boot ‘ em out
Then go find your kid gloves.”
From the cellar to the attic
It’s been that kind of week.

“Get up off that splintery wharf
and march yourself home!”
(my hand on your neck)
“See that crow, with beady eyes ?
He can morph too- Be vigilant,
he wants you dead.”