Artwork by Seanne Buoy

be that kid
don't be that kid
kid won't you
be that kid

chairs are funny
they deflect atten-
tion till you find
them 'in the way'
alternatively, until
they disappear
when you need,
them scurry off on
needfully-stiff
fore-legs

support me my
hold my weight
i'll pay you miss-
ing the point—
by design

park those bones