But

She doesn’t know
everything
but
every woman knows

the hula hoop – you
move your hips
to keep it moving
faster
lighter

pick up jacks
you must be fast
with sleight of hand
if you can

no
she isn’t
ignorant
she doesn’t know
everything
but
every woman knows

harder
longer
you must work
and if your
skin is a darker
hue
oh my dear
your day’s
not through

she doesn’t know
everything
but
every woman knows

what she must do
would tank
the old boys

yep that’s
true

Summer/2024