banquet

the recognition of futures both great and unknown

past meeting future under dinosaur bones 

phrases from old journals

I
she was much like shoulder blades

bony and not often thought of as beautiful,

but elegant in her own way

II
I am terribly afraid of being unimportant. We all want to matter, to leave our legacy. 

III
We shared glances. 

VOGUE: AP SEASON ISSUE

today i filled in bubbles denoting my base identity

my name, gender, grade level and various numbers assigned to me

forms in advance for easy placement, in looming APs

bags under eyes and fat review books are in vogue

pressure is in style

treat yourself to fresh breaths of air,

fellowship, and smiles

:)

Smiles tie better knots than boyscouts and

Some songs create tighter bonds than stakeouts and

Friendship can lift higher than caffeine 

And the world shines brighter when happy 

lift

my hands in defeat

and my spirits when they are low

heavy eyelids and heavy feet

currents against the flow

scar//ing

Running and chattering// When i was young

Fell on my knees// White teeth bit my tongue 

Mouth full of words// Filled with fresh blood

Mother was frantic// What to do// What to do

In my excitement// Almost was split in two

Working you're working// Late into the night

Stress//Study//Stress//Until the numbers are right

Bags under your eyes// Give your reflection a fright

Heavy eyelids and heart stress// What to do// What to do

In all your ambition// You may be split in two 

easter sunday

an open tomb

his open arms

my healed wounds

prince of peace returned

he is not here

he has risen

just as he said

spread the news 

rejoice! rejoice! 

an empty funeral bed