Joanna Gilman Hyde

The Hawk Queen Bed 9:57pm

I live a life

of comparative luxury

with My Weight

on My Left Hip

& My Right Ankle relaxed

while I peel off

My Mother’s Silver Bangles

ancient ring of gold & amethyst

I’m not rich — yet —

but I expect to be

in This Lifetime

in the meantime

I eat frugally

& engage in a very limited

society of friends