Trying
July and we are trying
not to watch The Big Bill
not to be upset
by Lisa Murkowski (really?)
or what might happen now
not to fight with anyone
who voted for Andrew Cuomo
(how could you)
or who says, as a by the way
that they like Curtis Sliwa.
To focus on small things:
mushrooms at the farmer’s market,
woman I met on the subway
yesterday from Medellin
who told me her entire love story
from West 4th to 81st.
She did not take a breath
(of course I will tell you one day)
Two more episodes
of The Bear tonight.
Tell us what you’re trying to do.
Love, Esther
walking in a park, hugging my trees, savoring friends and good food, practicing patience and staying positive
Yes, small things - embroidery, knitting, music, audiobooks. Grateful for the flowers in my garden. Blessings to you.