Little boy in a TIGER costume, sitting on the porch
Let me CHEAT time and revisit that sweetness
And pretend that it was just yesterday
Push away the STALE and heavy weight of worry
Allow me to STAVE off all the uncertainty of the future
I will STAKE out a space and hold
That precious sweet innocence forever

Georg’ann

Theater in the Park

Grassy knoll dotted
with blankets and lawn chairs.
Faces glistening with SWEAT
as eyes STARE at the STAGE.
Languid hands fan hot air,
not much relief.
Concession stand popcorn
though fresh, tastes STALE.
Children’s laughter blends
with well rehearsed lines
of tragedy. No one minds.
It’s evening, it’s summertime
It’s community come together.
Nothing at STAKE, all is ease.

Heather