a reminder

i talked to willie tonight
michaels short term memory
is short
he is constantly reminded
of the date and year
i spoke to him on the phone
after willie
it wasn't easy


i gave hazel a bath tonight
actually she showered with me
sugar goes to the groomers in the morning
it was only fair
the apartment smells of dog
and still a hint of burnt beans
from four days ago
i'm not a cook

a storm

atop a mountain, Santa Fe, New Mexico

a pack of m&m's

the laundry mat
was hot tonight.
watching the rain
i ate two packets of cheese nips
and drank a pepsi.
a pack of plain m&m's
for dessert.
i am sticky
and tired
and missing willie.
sugar has to go
pee a lot
and the fridge
has nothing rightful
to keep cold.