dividing mind

by Joan McNerney

infamous
          swift
                    yellow
automobile
no particular
date/model
passing sculptured gardens,
graveyards, women in long
veils of mourning/morning
black everything still still still
(except for children who skip while
clutching doubleheaded icecreamcones)

infamous
          swift
                    no particular
clock stares at 12 which
was yesterday or could be
tomorrow but might as well
be today                    why talk against time?

infamous
          yellow
                    no particular
automobile driving thru
longwhiteline of hi way
dividing mind into
distinct red boxes
cat e gories
automobile driving to
any anonymous
hospitable
beyond graveyards
gardens morning veils

infamous
          swift
                    yellow

Joan McNerney‘s poetry has been included in numerous literary magazines such as Boston Review of the Arts, Kalliope, Mudfish, Spectrum, and Word Thursdays. Four of her books have been published by fine literary presses. She has performed at the National Arts Club, Borders Bookstore, McNay Art Institute, and other distinguished venues. A recent reading was sponsored by the American Academy of Poetry. Her latest title is Having Lunch with the Sky, A.P.D., Albany, New York.