one half hour
til the book report begins
this can b a positive experience
for myself and my son
i say over and over
in wishful preparation

h

i met an indian boy
at barnes and nobel
of course of course
his name was christian
a tiny touch of downs
an angel

i resist going to the mall
but whenever i do
it fills me
someone somehow

he is seven - looks 5
slight - he rocks slightly
left 2 right
soothing himself
smiling

i am christian this is my daddy
he told me - locking eyes
hello christian my name is rosie i am a mommy
hello rosie this train is thomas

(that tank engine table in the childrens section
a brilliant idea truly)

we chatted
i introduced chelsea and blake
who kept appearing holding a book
waiting for a yes or no
giving it to me happily
or grunting away to find another

as i left his dad stood up
r u from the tv - he asked with tender eyes
yes i said
he nodded

a long blink

spingle
god says hey
keep going

may we all release the desire to receive
for oneself alone

peace