I have no idea
though I do know each
little tike will grow and shoot
a lifetime of dark videos and find
a projectionist along the way
to dim the lights and hit
“Play” on most evenings
scary films being
especially terrifying
on dark stormy nights
you never have to stay airborne very long or fly very high low on gas? instrument malfunction? landing gear issues? you can usually glide in for a safe if not bumpy landing the danger of longer more a
Katheryn’s grandfather clock her once proud companion now sounds to me like a broken ballad for her shrinking world striking every hour on the hour a church’s procession song in long vibrating tones
vaccinated boosted well- distanced responsibly masked so it wasn’t my fault the physician’s assistant had the snivels that day he scoped my nose and ears felt the throat and proclaimed me healthy