Walking very slowly, ancient Wall… right behind his ancient Molly who… stepping down the garden path, her first time out in weeks, wobbly still on her new knee.

The guillotine dropped between you and a friend over coffee and small talk. The first time it dropped it was someone who said

If he were in high school they’d call him a bully and take him to the principal’s office for counseling.

First time seeing this doctor, a specialist. Took a month to get an appointment. The waiting room’s packed. I grab the last seat

Old barber shop in a neighborhood never posh now poor. A single chair with an ancient barber

Lamentations loud amid the tears following Orlando. Another call to take guns from people

Anyone might have what you need if she’s choice in your eye. She can be big or small provided she has

In St. Louis young blacks carry guns like cell phones and use them often to shoot each other, as we read in the daily paper

Sagebrush on Broadway a Big Mac wrapper tumbles softly down the street Donal Mahoney

I flew out to see a high school friend. from many years ago. He was poor back then and I was better off.

Oliver Jones, now gray and grizzl… cut the Miller’s lawn for years.… a victim of Agent Orange, Oliver’… almost as old as the Millers, his… Recently he’s left ridges and tuft…

Fred jerks back in his recliner as his wife puts him on the spot and asks his opinion about a dress she bought on sale at a fancy place for a great price…

Holiday Parties Millie comes home bawling from another holiday party and Willie asks what’s the problem. Millie says her friends are cheese…