Jitters

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Jitters

Too many things

To contemplate

That are unpleasant

My brother’s health,

The exit of a losing

President (You’re fired!

were he a contestant

in that show),

A broken bedframe

Heart health generally and

How do I renew my

Driver’s license in

The lockdown? How

Is the rest of my family?

Well, I make too much

Of each thing,

I suppose, and

Altogether let the

Weight press down

This is maudlin (sorry)

As I’m sure there

Are good things

Everywhere and

Even here; maybe I

Can find some; maybe

They will remind me

C L Couch

Photo by Pete Nuij on Unsplash

British Columbia, Canada

Porcupine with flowers.

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I prefer Christopher in conversation. In writing, I use C L Couch because it’s a genderless form of my name and, frankly, easier—I have severe writer’s cramp. I mean to be a poet writing spiritual and occasional verse. The photographs used permanently here—for the banner, for my profile—were taken by Debra Danielson, a photographer and friend. You may enjoy more of her work at debra.danielson.org. If you would credit me when quoting my work, I'd be thankful. As I am thankful for your presence here.

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