Poem and Pic

LOTION

When I get like this

I’m walking a fine line between

            dealing with myself

            and destroying myself.

Though the night is sleepless

It’s rewards are often priceless –

Relying on my ability to begin,

            and forget.

            proof-read –

            then edit.

And knowing when not to push

Allen Stewart (Brad)

Also appeared in Poetalk –Bay Area Poets Coalition May/June 1996