I wanted to post this poem for Memorial Day but it didn’t finish itself til one minute ago!
I have my first poetry reading ever this coming Tues June 3rd at 7pm @kgb_bar_official hosted by Peri Masco @pianogirl1133
For the Soldiers
Summers first entrance met with cold applause
People on the avenues are made of glass
The look straight through one another without connecting
On Memorial Day
Where is everyone?
Out looking for some heat?
Let’s throw our phones into the drink
Or just put them away for one day
To be free
To be a mystery
To be the smartest dog on any street in America
For the soldiers
For every bird in every tree
For the soldiers that gave their lives and dreams for you and me
For the soldiers
For the soldiers
For the soldiers
LL 05/29/2025
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