Sep 23, 2020
Two days after the shooting
In my apartment, the cats are all asleep,
curled into quiet balls of fur,
sometimes stretching, covering eyes with paws.
The ceiling fan spins an artificial breeze
while outside a chilly wind
rattles loose pieces of siding, shakes the trees.
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Provocative truth teller, author of 19 poetry collections. Cat dad. Dog dad. Currently working from Portland, Oregon. Learn more at: Jaysizemore.com.
