Maplewood

Screaming like polar bears
on the merry-go-round
air tasted sugary sweet
wonka chocolate factory
Milky finger
caressing on long bus rides
sparkly rings
husband and wife games
we played in big grownup talk
that rattled windows
Willow trees drop their tears
on the ground
in the rainy weather
while blood pools
down your knee
boo-boo kisses
only make lips more
red
Spinning so fast
and faster
sky turns muddy water
sun mixes coloring-book pages
crayons spill outside of lines
love we said
over and over again
love husband love wife
love you love me
the bus ride ends