by Alison

before her bedtime

they dance to the 80’s

with daughter twirling

by Alison

she takes the lead

on the snow covered trail

singing her own song

by Kelly

rainy sleety snow

ping-pings against our window –

late fall’s lullaby

by Alison

way past her bedtime -

dancing, swaying and humming

our sleepy star song

by Kelly

driving, windows down

me, my two dogs, Neil Diamond –

four mouths wide open

by Kelly

Small talk with dentist.

Numbness sets in. Penny Lane

plays over our heads.

by Alison

tea, pan chocolate

kind women and Greek songs my

home away from home

by Kelly

Last night I got drunk

on 80 degrees, the grill,

wine and college tunes.

by Kelly

I’m far from my teens

but, ahhhhhhh, this mix is heady –

hip hop, highway, hot sun

by Kelly

rockin’ with U2

deaf to the freight train passing

right beside my car