The Point
I said
Look at that
And pointed
You raised your head
And flailed your eyes
about
Had you looked to my
hand first
You would have seen it
Before it was gone
(mid July 2004)
Disobedience
finger on glass
footprint in grass
sliver cross swirl
green stain on shirt
written in sand
etched into stone
shaken by hand
signed for in blood
(late July 2004)
Target Practice
Choose your target
Before you eye it
If you want to hit the bull
A dart equidistant
From two worthy centers
Has value exactly nill