I don’t
ask to
be your
universe I’d
settle for
being just
one star
upon which
you make
your wish
Storm
Run and hide
but this is
not a game
but survival strategy
until such time
as all clear
has cautiously sounded
and even then
eyes scan skies
then check body
following limbs to
fingers and toes
all here too
still one piece
it always comes
from darkening clouds
Step
Why ask the
question what’re you
looking for does
anyone really know
why exclude millions
of possibilities looking
through narrow windows
there are a
bazillion baby steps
between hello and
let’s live together
why wear blinders
and risk blunders
does a toddler
win a marathon
when they take
their first step
or do they
head straight into
the arms of
someone who says
yes you can
Duvet
Different duvet covers
shield the down
one white and
the other cocoa
each one casts
a different light
one bright and
the other cozy
like lovers blanket
Marbles
Such as these
when words fail
and skitter about
like marbles falling
off a table
I know that
I will find
one not all
for my favorite
the one that
I can look
into and see
a marvelous thing
will no doubt
have found its
way to freedom
far from me
HARLAN DIDRICKSON 