summer's end
a perfect little patch
of three-leaf clover

synagogue
smarly dressed entering
through a metal detector

licking peanut butter
from my fingers
mouse trap

lukewarm soup —
pretending to like
my son's new boyfriend

school recess
the excitement
around a mud puddle

opening dad's pocket knife the cold between us

time to myself
at the stop light
check engine

while away
their home was egged
cow bird

never blooms
             alone
                  dandelion

prescription renewal another belt notch

first kiss
the carousel pony
starts with a jolt

in the man-made pond
of a man-made park
clouds

passing gas
what else is there
on the journey?

baby monitor a reassuring fart

new passport
my daughter checks
her height

cruising
with the top down
dragonfly