Pickpoet
Lynn the painter
has started importing
stolen purses to pay for canvas.
Some sleazy Italian who wants to “do” her
pays $700.00 a bag. We
are the fabulous bohemians, paint-splattered
sneakers to accent
the holes in our craft.
Living in lofts
with no hot water. Trusting the universe
to pay our rent.
Yep, yep, I have lost some weight.
No, I’m not on a diet.
I’m starving.
Yes, I’d love a Nutter Butter. Thank you.
Even the quarter in my pocket
is hungry.
Let’s skip the toll; I’ll
cup my hands and
beg for grants.
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