The Hawk West Desk Window 4:44pm
I am in search of a Chalice
a heavy tubular drinking vessel
preferably frosted, to be pushed repeatedly
at My Fridge Water Dispenser
— I looked in Barrington today
in The Salvation Army Thrift Store
3 Bargain Stores
& Shopper’s Drug Mart
but nothing caught My Eye
nor
My Fist
The Hawk West Desk Window 8:30pm
I am married to a Very Important Person:
a Man with Whom People confer
telling Their deepest concerns
seeking guidance
medical attention
& moral advice
He’s been in This Position
for fifty years
& probably will be
for The Rest of His Life
The Hawk Deck 12:40pm
I have been called to write
by the high urgency
of The Willet
here in My Sanctuary
The Call of The Wild
alerts Me to The Strife
of Humanity
I know exists
but from which
I am graciously
exiled
The Tomato-coloured Couch 6:45pm
Look Out Children
‘cuz here I come
to colour Your World
in Pink & Gold
from Horizon to Horizon
I’m here to show You
True Blue
the ancient cauldrons
of desire
for leadership
of decades
aeons
The Hawk Family Room 4:52pm
I Have A Message
fuelled by One Blonde Beer
sitting in A Brown Leather Swivel Chair
looking South Out A Double Window —
My Husband lists the unavailability
of Silver
by domestic bullion dealers
My Message Is: Gather Your Wits
buy what You can of Grain
& Gold
& hold onto Your Children, Your House
Your Guiding Beliefs
let not the government
break down Your Door
Shelburne, NS 12:30pm
Take The Power
That Is Yours
From Your Hair
Your Dress
Your Silver Jewellery
–
Take The Power
From Your Mind
Your Dreams
Your Aspirations
–
Look To The Sky
What Birds Do You See?
Are They Black Or White
& What Does That Mean?
Highway 103, NS 5:00pm
Today at The Halifax Shopping Centre
I saw Two Muslim Women
talking on cell phones
through Head Scarves —
One Face completely veiled —
This Day when Hunter bought
smoky quartz earrings
for My Early Birthday
Joanna Gilman Hyde 