when it’s the psychopathy of society
or the classical descent
into madness by the sea.
when We’re Here.
when her teeth are finally ship-shape.
When researching the look of Ereshkigal for familiarity.
when the closer is so lame.
when you’re on the road to Boise—
named from the relief of woodlined water
for travelers, for trappers crossing
the Snake, the year I was born.
Queen Venus’ Instructions for Dancing
When it’s charm school.
When it’s the belonging of music
—that song of hers…
(And yes, the moon would renounce
her throne quietly if My Good Beauty Queen laid claim.)
When it’s the lewkiest lewks of all.
When beauty was invented, for goodness’ sake!!!
I want it,
I got it.
When roses
everywhere
are Roses.
Zoobaby, Baby Zoo
When Friendly returns for another
look at the water flow and the joyous
wilderness is on tap for tonight,
when the Enlightenment is marshaled,
when the budgeting is finally done.
When there’s a baby in the window.
la mère n’oublie jamais
when it’s my wheel, it’s the war
god on the cusp / when it’s nextdoor to
the key, but what kind? a diary.
she warned, it’s the summer of mistakes
and the clock says ocean, so I need a nap
backed by a field of rainbow:
i was made for love
im baby the botanist
im baby the botanist, baby the rumor,
the garden nursery, baby the ruler;
when the wheelbarrows are positively poetry-in-motion. purple.
majesty. Yes to all and sister to chaos.
winds turn your head … Ready? they say … Honey … Fear,
The mysterious carriage appears.
… am I a cold-hearted snake or do you just have a crush on me?
Do Venus Proud
Observe:
GO bestfriend!!!
You, my best friend.
When it’s times-up, yeah now
It’s my time (Time is YES).
Tits up!
When it’s flights-up
to the golden, to the mountaintops.
I am a tree
growing as I do.
kate carsella 