Wednesday, March 9, 2011

don't drip over children

feet get wet
over plates of sandals.
fresh worms, earlobes,
french bread under sweaty palms.

mind over time

Today, it rained all day. While I was walking with my umbrella, I wondered how long it would take to get to a dry place. It depended, I decided, on whether I was making good time. This phrase stayed on my mind for several minutes. Am I making good time? Am I making time at all? Yes. I am making time, and I hope very much that I am making good time.