nature never deletes

mushrooms are for stomping
as children trek
gallivanting minstrels of happiness
not to scrub off one's old arm
not for teachers entrusted to raise our kids
some of us know
when to stop
others backtrack,
embarrassed to be human.
animals know what to stay wary from, to and toward.
singing silence resonates
my box
being good is its own punishment,
but well worth the salt.

packy the elephant

packy the elephant
has been sucking our hay
for 56 tears

and lame to boot
with the hook on the toe
big baby