don’t blame me
if the apocalypse comes
before I’m done dusting
*
everything
that’s been taken from me
was first given to me
*
how easily we say
these words, next week,
as if it will come
*
why we plant seeds—
because we’ve made a life
out of old tomorrows
*
even though
it’s the thousandth rainbow
still running to look
You are brilliant,
You are beautiful
You inspire me
Oh Valerie! Thank you, a whole bouquet of thank yous to you, brilliant and inspiring and beautiful you, r
Each one of these could be a book, they are so full!
Thanks, Carol! If you write them, let me know! I’d love to read them! r
Those first two are the cat’s pajamas for me. Unfinished business, indeed.
may i never be finished with the business of running to see yet another rainbow…