“ One’s Nearest and Dearest “ by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán...

“ One’s Nearest and Dearest “

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

One’s nearest and dearest
nowhere near
yet their names are legion
a narrow squeak
as near as dammit
caught napping
nailing one’s colors to the mast
tooth and nail
down in the mouth
giving a shout out
shifting one’s ground
at all hours
houseproud breaking new ground ...