“ Having a Soft Spot “ by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán...

” Having a Soft Spot “

by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

Having a soft spot
for soap operas
as slips of the tongue
while sleeping on someone
letting things slide
not in the slightest
slipping one’s mind
in the silly season
deeming, “You can’t
make a silk purse
out of a sow’s ear!”
by putting one’s
shoulder to the wheel
and showing one’s teeth
short and sweet
as white as a sheet
seeing is believing
like an open secret
falling apart at the seams
yet scot-free in the hot seat ...