we are philosophers—
the bus ride
to Disney World

the house
full of children
piñata on the tree

greeted at the door
by sloppy kisses—
my puppy

family ritual:
CBS Sunday Morning
and fresh donuts

TWO pairs of pants
that fit my string bean legs
Easter miracle

bunny proposal:
how many
carrots?

Easter Sunday
the passed-out
altar girl

peace be with you
I avoid
his missing finger

faint minuet
my mother tells
the Easter story

diagnosis:
stage two
dark chocolate coma.

tears of joy
the doctor said it's benign
fresh lilies

the night before Easter
and grandma can't eat
breast cancer surgery in the morning