Stuffed Monkey

Stuffed Monkey

Put him in the stuffed monkey,
hug him, wish him real.
Slide a finger under his red suspenders
talk about the jungle and his white tennis shoes.
Tell him he has kind eyes, attractive hands and a strong grip.

Set him on top a stack of books; let him see pictures
of angels and scaffolds, places to work, places to pretend,
tree houses and tea parties in Washington DC.
Remember home, love nature, never let go.
Birds sing like church bells in the sound.

Dream the river, remember a star that never moves;
collect a golden fish; follow the ropes; drift deep
into darkness, hoot of owl, eyes of moonlight watch.
Wounded ears spit fireflies, writing cursive scream
of wonder spun to quantum delirium.

Count your heroes as they jump fences into gunfire.
Kiss the monkey and wash the soiled sheets.