and at other times


Floor Novel
I scan the paper carefully
but when upon the floor it's spread
the kinds of items that I see
are better than the bits I've read...
Longing
December has the longest night
and June the longest day.
So people say,
but every night is longer
- when you're away.
One for the Ladies
Lisa I loved for soulful eyes
and Tina's air of glad surprise,
Penny - always looking worried),
Mitzi, too, who never hurried,
Tomboy Samantha, full of charm.

Each in her way so dear to me -
lovely ladies of high degree -
But of the dogs that I recall
I have to say I loved them all.