“Getting in the Game”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Getting in the game ain’t misbehaving’
putting one plus one together again
initiating language as slang
alleviating pain post heartbreak
yielding to human vulnerabilities
expanding the capillaries in our cheeks …
“Snatching”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Snatching a comeback reshaping chasing
something to embrace along the way
while painting still lifes as posters
applying bold strokes “By Jove!”
“Ceremonious”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Ceremonious much-needed feelings
of sobering pre-recorded speeches
donning signature military-green tees
in an era of streaming real-time heroes
speaking of the silence
of “ruined cities and killed people”
as presenters dressed in the glistening
green of Grammy’s bling flirtily whispering
in lovers’ ears eyelashes battering …
“Focusing and Holding”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Focusing and holding
disheartening flopping
left pondering the improbable
versus the probable as opposites
letting go or growing legs
like nicknames
coming in many flavors
as hands, in slang
while saying, “I can do this. Hit me”
after grabbing a bow at the symphony…
