Cathy spreading her communicable disease
In the elevator this morning,
Ascribing to the new landlord
The desire to drive out the long-time tenants
So he can jack up the rents.
Out into the street she ran with her dog, Lulu,
Who is missing half her tail.
The subway car was full, one man
Trying to push another out the door.
Here at work it’s more of the same.
Management turning the screws and a boss
Who would prefer I was not around.
Just now I saw her riding past on the black cloud
Of her personal zeitgeist. It’s OK, Momma.
I’m here to deal with the task at hand.
I’m here to say I’ve been to this dance before.
Download a pdf of all poems to date: Poems