We can’t say anything

We can’t say anything need the numbers need
            the blue paper that represents green
      paper that represents the field of poplars bi-monthly
                  to buy things DVDs DVRs RVs numbers

calculators in our dreams IRAs press down on our
            401K roofs the click click click of numbers
      in our dreams not a bird pecking for bird seeds
                  but pecking for 401Ks even the birds

can’t remember when the sky wasn’t stippled green
            even my father who can’t remember much
      remembers there are passwords but he can’t
                  remember his passwords can’t get past

his words …

Today is the boss

Today is the boss the boss is today this day shines
                       her white teeth the day is the boss