These Boys

STAND

Sure of himself without fail

Taking issue any time he disagrees

Abiding by the rules that hold

Now we know some of this is just played for fun

Dogging us is just what Kyle does.

WATCH

With time ticking like

a clock, Hudson is aware of

the movement of those around him,

catching a second hand in motion,

he is as smooth as a fine gear spinning.

 BUILD

Bet you he can do it in an

unbelievably fast motion,

inside a second, Matt can transform

light and air into art and design.

Doesn't hesitate. Thought-filled. Detailed. 

Pop Quiz

Jojo is the first to help.

He can delight me, confound me;

 it is easy to give him a pass

at times, his bright smile warms your

loving heart, it pops

and makes you feel you aced the quiz 

EQUATOR

Endless wisdom, Nick never

quits trying to balance the scales;

useless to argue with his logic. Take

advantage of his insights and

trust in his astute

observations. Consider it a way to best

respond with respect.

BLADES

Bringing with him sharp insights

Like a narrow leaf of grass sprouting, Nicholas

Alerts me to what I need to know,

Deepening his own knowledge and

Experience along the way,

Stating the not so obvious.

WHIRLING

Wheeling, winding, and whip-smart,

He is of spin, dash, and sprint.

In his mind, Jace sees rapid movement

Rushing into physical activity

Like a spinning top.

In time, he can slow the motion,

Nest into his place, be

Grounded, only to find he has to whirl once more.

* Inspirations *

"Prayer of a Woman in Charge of Berry Picking in Knights Islet" (Kwakiutl)

"Ode to Anglo Saxon, Film Noir, and the Hundred Thousand Anxieties that Plague Me Like Demons in a Medieval Christian Allegory" by Barbara Hamby

"Days" by Billy Collins

"Working at Pam-Pam's" by Barbara Hamby 

"A Few Lines at Summer Solstice" by Twyla M. Hansen

"Planting Initiation Song" (Osage women)

"Anchorage" by Joy Harjo