First Time
oblivious
to the cold,
stark white,
and very public
surroundings
spread-eagled
on her back
and screaming
with pure,
unbounded ecstasy
she is tasting,
sensating,
believing
that this moment
is hers and hers alone--
as if she invented
making angels in the snow.
© 1997 by Linda Leavitt, all rights reserved
Bermuda ShortCircuit
Just got my tax check!
Let's upgrade the computer
Just got my tax check!
Let's go to Bermuda
Imagine how fast
it will process my files
Imagine pink beaches
extending for miles
How do we buy it--
by mail or retail?
How do we get there--
fly or set sail?
Can't wait to gaze upon
my new cathode screen
Can't wait to gaze upon
violet sunset serene
With infinite color
my graphics will thrive
With infinite color
the sea is alive
(But it seems my tax check
is less than expected
the discussion is over
my wants go neglected)
© 1996 by Linda Leavitt, all rights reserved
Linda Leavitt, editor of this illustrious
ezine, devotes her days to her job as a
graphic designer/editor and the rest of
her life is unevenly divided between her
daughter, husband, cat, friends, and all
other assorted causes du jour. Her
poetry has been published on line in
Netgazettes Poetry Magazine and in
a few small literary journals, such as
Medicinal Purposes. "Sleep," says
Linda "is way over rated."
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