who can say which side
of the fine line
you're on
keeping low expectations
or being a cynic
reluctant tulips
sometimes cautiously open
on a dark day
is this a vote of confidence
or are they just covering their ass?
on flag day
can we wrap our wounds
with old glory
without fear
or should we be using
hoods & duct tape?
a guidance counselor
shuffles the deck
another dozen
head for boot camp
a few petals drop
the rest twist
a gray cloak hangs on the maples
across the road
in what should be
their deep green season
inhale
exhale
my cat makes it across the avenue again
tell yourself
you're not a cynic
--- e b bortz
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