To Give Away

To Give Away

Words:

ever-so-gently used

many previous owners

but in this feverish possession

black inkblot composition

in fair condition

I give you

wistful penstrokes

hope for lovely discovery

of insight or utilitarianism

infinite possibility for rearrangement

if only you pick them up

left to right immediacy

horizontal haul; or however you will.

your desperate search for a couch

over coffee, and maybe a cigarette

could wait just a bit?

I implore a minute more.

A Soul:

poetry-prose X—older

pedigree unknown

a beautiful Anima nevertheless

will you take her in?

or proceed in need

of a different breed?

Also:  new litter of letters expected,

must find good homes

call 531-7372.  Ask for M.K.