One Look (+1)

Without a shake

of the head

or turned up nose

 

The truest form

of rejection

—the eyes

 

(Dreamsleep: August, 2022)

 

 

The Whole Is Greater

 

I liked Democrats

when they acted like Republicans

 

(and)

 

I liked Republicans

when they socialized with Democrats

 

I liked women

when they reveled in their difference

 

(and)

 

I liked men

—when they didn’t act at all

 

(The New Room: August, 2022)