Blue Sky Mornings

a cloudless blue-sky morning
stars from the previous day
remain high and out of sight,
feckless birds frolic and hold
congregations nearby, hoping
to be selected birds of prey,
wondering illusions hit the
ground like twisters right
out of the movie, hiding
behind buildings until the
light of day where more
destruction can be observed.
crews of workers' delegate
responsibility to watch and
swoon over what they hear
as the rumblings of destruction
make music on the ground. 
manipulated twins hold up
their skirts to commemorate
shared birthdays while vets
pass out popcorn to customers.
a silent majority speaking
words never heard lay on the
ground for street cleaners
practicing their vows before
members of the council while
shoveling manure afterwards.
all in a days' notice and only
when blue sky mornings arrive.

June 13, 2025