a poem for lindsay

they're only here for a cigarette and then they leave

some say short-tempered
some say one-minded
we say unaware and unappreciative
of what we females are going through.

i understand "females" are more emotional,
sensitive, "crazy,"
but why aren't you?

we are in the same situations

together.

we have the same questions

together.

we wonder where this is going

together.

and yet you sit there, playing games
and making jokes with your friends
together. without us.

and it's fine....







.......to you.....


(jb)

a poem written for class

Exam Time Ditty

my bookpile's falling over
and my papers are a mess
it's hard with these assignments
to remember to get dressed

some teachers give us papers
and some teachers give exams
and some teachers do not realize
we just don't give a damn

summer's just around the corner
i'm about to leave the dorm
and all i want is for the calm
that comes after the storm

(jb)