by Alison

pushing the stroller

she cannot see my worries

so I let them show

by Kelly

lump in my left breast

the doctor’s demeanor sinks

my eyes fill with tears

by Alison

irresistible

Poppies and Tiger Lilies -

she can’t not pick them

by Kelly

Oh, Tree Frogs! You’re back

to stalk our night light insects

and sing us to bed.

by Alison

Lilacs and Finches

painted doors and politics -

New Hampshire purple

by Kelly

after the party

one, two, three flies in the house –

I kill to clean up.

It’s a miracle!

An Audi, Honda and Ford

spare seven ducklings

by Kelly

summer without rain –

hose in hand, I’ve learned each of

the young pines’ profiles

by Alison

husband irritates -

two strong personalities

in one pink rose room

by Kelly

Thirty-seven now.

When my mother was my age

I was twelve years old.