2012

jimmy's chipping away at a novel in the corner

a stranger just sneezed a sonnet

and I'm a dial tone 

drinking coffee 

to feel up

pulling wool over my own eyes

scratching the blue

blurring the black

yellowing the white

erasing 7 numbers

I memorized

destined for something more 

than wanting something more

for someone else

I keep blinking 

and walking

fast

two feet

running

one heart

gunning 

to keep the promise

my mind made

my gut

to be surprised 

and adored

to adore

and surprise

to daisies on Wednesdays 

'cus it's the 3rd day

to be supported

and to say thank you

to give standing ovations 

to good ideas

to be encouraged

and inspire back

to laugh

too hard

and too loud

at everything

and with everyone

to blush often

and always

to feel safe

when vulnerable

to be open minded when listening 

calm when speaking

clear headed when choosing 

and steadfast when acting

to be at peace

when sleeping

and eager

with the sun

to be in tune when creating

in touch while loving

and always digging deeper in the soul's pocket

to hear

and answer

His whispers

to be deserving 

of everyday gifts

to be aware

of everyday miracles

to set examples

to stand alone

when something's right

to stand up

when something's wrong

to talk less

and do more

to give more

and take less

to set intentions

and meet them

to set new intentions

when old ones are met

to be the type of person

one hopes to meet

to manifest these jewels

fervently 

in the days

and years

of this life

and the next

jimmy's novel is finished

the stranger sold her book of sonnets

and I'm dialing in each day

while drinking coffee

until my time is up