GYPSY TO GYPSY

Gypsy to Gypsy

            for L. A.

Tired of hearing myself talk,

even prayers I say in worship

wear me out. Disgusted others leave.

Then a young woman rescues

Machado chained to a distillery

in slick magazines. She remembered.

Taking tea in this tiny room,

this square inch, I'll remain

as long as she'll have me.

Jim Bodeen

20 May 2019