earth note 612

ocean city, maryland

beach volleyball court

cash on the barrelhead
reserved for the seagulls
dishing out september 90 degree burns
just before the approaching hurricane
     always prone to changing direction
though not enough wind yet
to change anybody's opinion
     in congress

there'll be enough motorcycles soon

to take over the streets
settling all scores and disputes
with the roar of an engine

split wood makes a boardwalk weep

after taking a beating
keep your shoes on
the head of a nail
pushes up like a white hot dagger

--- e b bortz