Confidence

I am

multiple levels 

of fascinating,

Infinite types

of amazing,

Millions of modes

of mesmerizing

I shall

hypnotize you all

simply by being

No tricks.

No traps.

No slight of hand...

Just me

being the me

you're so delighted 

to see;

Just being

the me

that must

always be

Spectacular

Closing Time

No,don’t turn the lights on

I’m not finished with the dance floor

I’ve got a dance or two left in me

Or, more likely, even more

Shimmer With All Your Might

the shimmering begins at a distance
it is held at arms length
hovering
shivering
darting
just out of reach
just out of sight
it is nearly here and
       then
it slips through my fingers

but then it returns
to hold my hand
clasp my arm
clap onto my knee

it is here!

Suddenly the Shimmering rushes
Full force
Envelopes me all at once
Then stands at my back
Ready to pounce again
And Again
And again

until the shimmer begins to fade
until only a dull glow remains...

Father's Day for Fathers and Mothers

In honor of all the single parents out there who have to be switch hitters.

Sometimes I will be your mother

Sometimes I will be your father

At times I will pick you up

and kiss your boo boos

make it feel all better

and send you on your way

with a hug and a smile.

Other times I will tell you

to pick yourself up

Get off your ass

Brush yourself off

And walk it off.

Every moment

Of every day

I have

I do

I will

Love you

Unconditionally

Without end

Or reservation

Always

I will be your loving parent.