this morning began cool with a steady climb to the mid-80's
and I talked a little with Jesus while I pulled the sheet closer
when I reached the entrance to the stairwell, the sweet grapesicle holly trees
ran a river scent trail that stopped me
mid-morning frustration--patronization
I wondered why I was called
why I had to be the one who made nice; who gave a fair chance
I picked a holly branch filled with lime green buds and deep green leaves
I looked closely to see the drops of sweet grapesicle
the station bridge road; the grain mill
how many times did I pass that place and stop to smell more deeply the grape candy scent
I was afraid of tonight; afraid of the awkward moments
afraid that my too nice would not hide my too nervous
Then God dipped into and poured over cupped handfulls: laughter sweet and rich like grapesicle and the bright moon from the Walmart parking lot.
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