Canadian winter
outdoor fashion show
grin and bare it

rolling wave picks me up
and leaves me bare
flushing cheeks

tripping over the dress
she smiles
in the mirror

seeing women
in the mirror
i shave my sister’s leg

top quarter champion

TOP half Chamption

bottom quarter champion

the playground
seems so small
from on top of the slide

at the front door
waiting for mom
forgot my keys

day in the snow
i come inside with
hugs for mom

screaming brass
swinging with the band
I'm at home

TOP half champion

CHAMPION
 

BOTTOM half champion

crowded playground
girl on the swing
sings to herself

flying
straight to the heavens
rusty swing set

I stomp my feet
chomp my teeth
pretending to be a dinosaur

three sisters
sheets hang down
our bunk bed castle

top quarter champion

BOTTOM half champion

bottom quarter champion

house quiet
in the morning chill
I lace my running shoes

the sun calls
I must deny its warmth
for practice

homemade egg noodles
beef in a pressure cooker
hands cracked by time

a bowl of ice cream
two spoons
one memory