Ski Pole

I smacked you in the face for no good reason
It was supposed to be a joke
But now your tooth lies cracked in the snow
An invisible needle in an endless haystack
The tooth is replaceable, but the dull thud it makes
will always remind you
of when I smacked you in the face for no good reason.

The Wind

It blows with vigor, gusts with gentle care.
It shakes the tallest trees and moves the larg
est stones. But then it carries fragile seeds
like loving mother carries tiny in
fant. Spreading life to all the hidden corn
ers of the earth. It can be used but nev
er trapped. Without motive, without feel
ing, always free. The wind is truly strong.

A Parting Gift

A slick black leather wallet
It was my grandfathers before it was mine
It now stands to represent his values
No flash, no spark
Just simple practicality
So I don't just carry that wallet in my pocket
I carry the memories of my grandfather.