What's Now In Front

Is it Aerosmith or The Eagles for you, Republican or Democrat to vote Is it Chinese takeout or Italian bistro, or the prose or poetry you wrote Is it bland or spicy, thick or thin, as you struggle yet confused Is it yes or nor, or God forbid maybe, what’s to gain and what’s to lose Is it briefs or boxers, or none at all, is it Winter over Spring Is it rock and roll, or blues or jazz, does it have to be one thing Is it dogs or cats, or beer or wine, is the difference felt inside When you choose just one, to eliminate, what your vanity tries to hide Throw out the rules, pull off the mask, to your inner self be true Force not yourself to choose between —but what’s now in front of you (Villanova Pennsylvania: September, 2016)