cool october sky
cut by a comet slicing
across the treetops
handed down by starlight streek
the wiz dreamed music beats
beer circles clover
jukebox awaits its moment
likewise rocking horse
kids grow faster than wild hops
hipness waits for teen ego
hoops spread from vintage
skirts the past in circular
rim shots reel the edge
slam-dunk love affairs began
in courting parlors - old school
chain link hoops chink loops
lyrical asphalt clatter
basketball matters
lone kid lacking athletic
prowess sits still silently
praying mantis casing
resting in your palm open-handed
stillness that centered
god and experience make
conflict in non-animals
resolve to listen
steady breathing with your mind
taking thoughts and time
truthful worry and a grin
a watchword in the darkness
dwelling in shadows
are parts of yourself you don't
always recognize
smearing paint pressed in your hands
streaking down your arms tired
rest comes with old age
at least that's what's promised by
people who hold reins
old in the way of greying
assisted living buildings
[suzy, paola, dave, raven... in no particular order of participation...poetry is stupid]
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