BEYOND THE OBVIOUS
The Original Pioneer
has a dare for you, and it has nothing
to do with bubbles. Trail blazing has its risks, for once
a trail’s blazed, what remains in the ashes?
Beyond the bubble
and the hidden dissatisfaction
with the faded permanence of tattoos, beyond the open
door, the trash basket,
and mailbox, is the distraction
of two small children.
Eager, curious as they look off
camera for what might be coming to the rescue.