show and tell

1. two strike anywheres
conjoined at the head
the shape/tension
referencing
a wishbone

2. cory’s tshirt
a thin one
navy blue
with moscow
in white print

3. a small pile of photographs
wrapped in gold lamet
one
showcasing
a deflated beachball
as a hat
accessorized
with a patent leather purse
covered
in puffy stickers

4. a read-aloud
featuring a fearless
14 year old
dressed to lounge
across the top
of a baby grand

5. a hand-bound book
in full color
with the photo
of the darigold factory
under telephone wires
snow like
huge squares of ripped paper confetti
coming down

6. light blue and white stuffed animals
sewn together
in an eternal hug
this is snow
and this is flake