Guilty

recent immigrants 
cross the sea to wholly see
how corrupt we are

Rocket Femi-Scientist

my girl’s accepted
into her dream universe 
filled with stardust, hope

perfect skyline view
from this lonely bleacher seat
(as cold as your words)

her last big event
for her high school gymnastics 
in a pandemic

no medals for her.
just bravery: a new sport
and some kind teammates

our ski season ends
with bluebird jumps and peak views
(and a pinch of angst)

leading via flags:
half-mast for Asian victims;
visit to Georgia

against the blue sky
we try to erase their hate
with gestures of love

reality sits
between aspen dream ski runs
and running a house

aspen-lined gold runs
are what make Steamboat special
(we'll always be back)

a weekend with him
after all these years in love
sweet as fresh powder

a hellish week (year)
but we are nearing the end
and it’s so damn sweet

a wilting orchid 
brought by an empty classroom:
symbol of my month

or this calendar 
hiding (not hiding) events
never. ending. tasks.