Curves Ahead

I wish

I could see this world

and especially myself

through my daughter’s eyes

She draws beautiful women

with impossibly voluptuous curves

while I feel my own

and sigh

Might As Well Jump

Almost arrogantly tall, striding light

but unaware

that epic height offers no protection,

fly without care

as those with power to envelop you

come from nowhere--

If martyrdom awaits, better to soar,

rage your warning to tomorrow’s tall child--

Forms in the Imaginary Garden: CAVATINA