
picture of the grandkid,
The other woman
pronounced she
likes his poems
better than his drawings.
She was surprised to hear
that he had taught art
for thirty-five years.
Hilary Clinton,
bless her heart,
wants free health care
for everyone,
and the dogs bark,
asking to go out.
The fireworks
lit up the sky
a few hours ago,
ending in a rumble
that must be a minuscule version
of the war in Iraq.
My first day in my new life
was unfortunately and gladly laden
with the same numerous
and similarly convoluted
issues, memories,
and challenges.