I held the SPARK today as long as I could. And BLESS us, it was a pretty long time. But by the end of the day, I was having significant BOUTS of fatigue. Too many blustering, frightened, and sometimes BOGUS arguments about what is wrong with the world – I finally had to give up. I do appreciate the unexpected BONUS, though, of watching you get some clarity through a final burst of anger. Well done, dear! Can we call it a day now?

Georg’ann

At the party

So many people
came to celebrate her.
Barely SPACE to maneuver.
Social skills RUSTY. Hinges creak.
FLUSH surges in this heat,
awkwardness of chitchat.
Wanting water, hours pass.
Finally directed to the porch,
a cooler with glistening bottles.
BONUS, in cold air darkness
moment alone to quench, to quell.

Heather