The
poem cannot
wash
clothes
mop
the floor
pack
a bag or
make
this bed.
The
poem does not
whisper,
Eres muy bonita
dance
to, Let’s Stay Together
share
a meal at the diner after
or
dream about us
the
night before.
The
poem will not
click
‘play’
Mint Condition Radio
on
Pandora
light
a candle
take
my hand
pull
me close or
wrap
arms around me.
The
poem
remains
crumpled
paper
falls
from my hand
I
get my coat
and
head out.
Sally DeJesus is a poet and mixed media artist. She is currently working on her third chapbook of poetry and is often found at Union Square Slam in NYC. Since 2005 she has been facilitating poetry and art programs with women and children at a homeless shelter in the Bronx.
