Miss Jody says to
take out your books
playing school

first day of school
the frayed edge of a baby blanket
hidden inside the backpack

bedtime
my faded, one-eyed rabbit
gets tucked in beside her

worn rag doll
regaining youthfulness
next generation's love

top quarter champion

top half champion

bottom quarter champion

strapless red dress
she hides
her wrinkled hands

young lovers
the cornfield
swallows their car

honeymoon in Mexico
stepping off the plane
a dove takes flight

How do I love thee?
let me count the ways…
What’s for supper?

top half champion

champion

bottom half champion

unexpected diagnosis
strange
I don't feel sick

six toes
instead of five
unconditional love

pet store
little black nose
sniffing out a new family

cardboard houses
line the streets
American dream

top quarter champion

bottom half champion

bottom quarter champion

Mother's Day
a toothless smile delivers
a handmade card

little hands
rolling the dough
the smell of gingerbread

no eyes, nose or tail
head attached with pins
a child's favorite toy

holes in the knees
paint on the ankle
my favorite sweats