Thursday, April 23, 2026

ghost in my throat

once again I tell my mom to hurry
synonyms swarm in my belly 
rushing, quickly, soon
                             hug me, hug me

other hours restlessly lie waiting 
an urgent clock is ticking
and marking history
                             hug me, hug me 

in sleep, an endless future patiently
cradles every chance not absence
I'll have to wake soon, mom
                             hug me, hug me now
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Note: One of those dreams where I was telling my mom to hug me quickly... the urgency made no sense except on some level, I was aware I was dreaming.
Pic: Red Cedar from the Hagadorn Bridge with Big A after a long walk downtown for his Boss Day dinner. (Reminder: In a college town, the weekend starts on Thursday evening.)

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ghost in my throat

once again I tell my mom to hurry synonyms swarm in my belly  rushing, quickly, soon                              hug me, hug me other hours...