litter

To remind myself
I’m a dancing elf.
A scribbled, crumpled
Note to self.

What can I get you?
What's it amount to?
A sumptuous meal
Or greasy quick drive-thru?

About me? Never.
Ties that might sever.
Pink prancing pachyderm
Light as a feather.

I don’t know nuthin.
Ain’t nobody fussin.
Reach for a hand up
To find that they’re bluffin.

Two can still play this
Benevolent kindness.
Judas once puckered
A gentle, goodbye kiss.

Empty, nice gestures.
Wounds that will fester.
Our best good intentions
Recycle redemption.

Trying not be bitter.
I’m just a pet sitter
Scratching the surface.
Scooping the litter


8/22/21​