We Wrote In Coloured Chalks Formulas With No Solutions

we wrote in coloured chalks formulas with no solutions.

this was not allowed.

or scratched the moon's surface with a

lollipop swirling agate;

our marbles were confliscated.

also: jump ropes

dolls past their prime

the Bear with one eye left.

shoe button inventories

we were denied.

colouring books half done.

where will we find the Time
(to finish them) was said

once time's bright cherry boughs are stricken

and shaken by unseen winds?

but God- sympathizing with our plight

wrote to His heart's delight in

succulent cherry brushstrokes in the skies

and we were comforted.

mary angela douglas 23 march 2015