THREE POEMS
Common Octopus
I heard a scientist speak about new discoveries on multitasking.
Apparently, it is beneficial to multitask only when doing repetitive things that are menial
like dishwashing, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of babies,
and not while doing something cerebral, like reading a book or writing a poem.
He said that when you write a poem you shouldn’t be thinking about chewing
roasted almonds or swallowing hot or cold liquids,
or even what your next word will be.
Every day I walk by this parked school bus, and it drives me crazythat the doorsAny type of creature could get in and make a home,gnaw the seats, leave deposits.I went inside the bus to see what was going on, and so far nothing,but tomorrow, I will go back to check again and try to wrestle the doors shut.
