Urban Wildlife


Has anyone else—
Upon having received the
Second vaccine shot for
COVID-19
(But not necessarily
for variants) and after
Feeling the weightlessness
of relief—
Suddenly remembered
They are still afraid of ticks
Bearing Lyme’s disease?
It’s unseasonably hot, we desperately need rain in my location, the air quality is poor, the air conditioning broke yesterday, the madness is on so many fronts it is easy to feel overwhelmed, but still, I pause to notice a heart-shaped cloud. And then write another email. And make another donation. And do a few calming poses.