“Promising Normalcy”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Promising normalcy
for a while, at least
like a waltzing onomatopoeia
while ringing in New Years’ Eves
via-á-vis black diamonds for skiers
tipsily sipping “double” or “triple” drinks
after qualifying for seriously seismic
frequent flyer miles…
“Dashed Plans”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Dashed plans
searching for answers
and greater understanding
feeling disconnected to everywhere
anesthetizing polar bears post Santa
adding ear tags
hoisting spring scales
hanging in the air…
“The Main Takeaways”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
The main takeaways/from an increasing contagion/alert levels being urgently raised/sweeping tidal waves/feeling desperate for a change/hopping onto planes to the latest destinations/along with triple vaccinations/while providing concierge services for rapid testing at the very best hotels/adjusting the spacing between, as typed-up letters/first then reversed/left unlearned/splurging during a surge …
