Pacifier Thoughts

I should try one of those things...

it seems to work wonders when the hunger, thirst, poop, pee and affection needs

have all been filled to the brim

and there is just this nagging need,

this empty spot to be filled.

Ah, to suck, suck, suck

all of the loneliness and fear

out of the day

and be left with the beam of sun

on my toes

and the warmth of my Mamma's breath.

In The Dark

Every day I balance

light and darkness,

babies and art,

solitude and people I long to see.

These moments, alone in the dark,

looking at a photograph

from a day when I got dressed

and made it out into the world,

yes, this silent 10:37pm poem

is worth the bone tired dizzy I'll feel

tomorrow as I grapple with 6am

because at least I have a moment

to examine

the ticking of my heart

and to say thank you

to infinity.

Yes, I need these moments alone

in the dark

and I need those two babies

waking me with powerful cries,

teaching me the world again

each morning.