I will not make a bird from these things; I have been given just enough with which to be judicious.

I will not dole out appropriate responses; the city is worth more than that.

I will not assemble a dress from these things; I won’t dissolve the bonds.

I will not critique your use of the baroque; your syntax and diction cannot breathe.




I will open the vent and use liniment. Calamine lotion soothes insect bites.

I will point to flying things and name them; your face will rise to meet me.

I will say a prayer for safe returns.
I will say a prayer for safe returns.