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The
Baglady Uncrumples a Scrap of Paper
By
Arlene Ang
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1
Coax Sandra to board the school bus. Elaborate lie
about growing up in rough neighborhood, perhaps
bogeymen who masticate limbs that feign illness.
2
Remind wife about groceries. Milk gone sour again,
ditto for her pasta sauce. Shaving cream, Asti magnum
and cartridges also finished. I'm _not_ cooking tonight.
3
Water azaleas and cacti. Flora First Aid, page 309,
underlines soothing conversation and Bach fugues.
Bribe with iron supplements as last resort.
4
Survey Walden Estate. Sketch magnificent landscaping
as inspiration for new villa plan. If opportunity arises,
take the shot. 100 G's for Goth Sr, less for the guards.
5
Visit rat Klinson in the hospital. White coat is under
the seat, remove dry cleaner's tag before use.
Pillow or silencer will take care of unfinished work.
6
Pick up emerald ring for Anniversary. Secure 75% discount
from old Sam. Employ Mauser treatment in case of resistance.
No sense spending; the bitch needs every excuse to complain.
7
Stop by office to report on yesterday's job. Possibly,
eliminate Joe. Wisecrack about obsession with lists
a bad sign. Colleagues with no sense of method pose danger.
8
Park car outside; garage paint still wet. Damn Big Kay
for icing the nark there. Throw out the garbage
before kids get home. Do not step on Mrs Lee's flowers.
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Arlene
Ang's first full collection of poetry, "The Desecration of Doves," may
be legally procured through iUniverse.com, Amazon, Barnes&Noble and her
secret agent, Fruitcake. She blogs at http://arleneang.blogspot.com
while maintaining close
ties with unwanted body hair and Poems Niederngasse. She is also the winner of Defenestration's
Sonnet Contest and dares anyone to contest that.
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