3 lined tanka group

sitting in a Starbucks

waiting for his arrival 

wondering how many years will I live 

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whiskey bottles on reserve too long--- America still dealing with racism is beyond ridiculous

.

a cloudy Tuesday afternoon

wrapped up in a 

caffeine revolution and thoughts

.

when we meet to hang out

quickly turning off my phone

without being told to 

.

lunch on a grassy knoll 

deviled eggs and cold cuts

a young woman and her kid 

.

watching baby play with 

a plump stuffed kangaroo...

something bad's about to come i feel

.

daydreaming

listening to Laura Nyro's "Lu" —

clouds in the shape of elephants 

.

"*go live as long as an elephant..." 

sound of eggs being whisked

for a late breakfast

*lyrics from Laura Nyro's "Woman's Blues"

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"*my baby don't love me? 

hitchike and damn be done!" 

on the porch shellin' peas

*lyrics from Laura Nyro's "Woman's Blues"