Road of Endless Grime

Cleaned and greased my chain,
but my calf is still dirty.
You can't clean enough.

When Strangers Fall in Love

Alissa's shout out
makes my world small but big too.
Much bigger than me.

Saturday Morning Cooking

I make chocolate cake.
He makes the pan kind. Our cold
city cozy flat.

Next Year

This Thanksgiving let's
eat elephant chop suey.
Later pumpkin pie.

Rationale

"Only school," he says,
"and that makes me feel better."
I sort of agree.

An Extra Fifteen Minutes

On Sunday mornings
I ride to Putney faster
the roads are so clear.