“Reinvented”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Reinvented all along the edges
of self expression as never-ending
signature projects embodying
vulnerability and strength
closed eyes tilted heads
deeply connected by testaments
to emotional readiness
reactivity and presence falling into step
with our serendipitous inner selves …
“Unfounded”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Unfounded fleshing out
via the mirror and the palette
into thematic chapters
by a woman over her life spans
directly linked to individuality
dynamically depicted on canvas …
“A String of Wins”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
A string of wins creaky hips balky knees
athletes devotees in track and field
running with nagging injuries
then studying for chiropractic degrees
practicing active release in shorts and sneaks
speaking about reverse engineering
referencing gravity as an invisible enemy
folding limbs like origami
from the top to the bottom …
“Secretly”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Secretly seizing
the exceedingly unusual
as abuse of recusal
deemed an unbelievably minute
scooped do nothin’ pop group …
“Short Lived”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Short lived or poised to last
if given half a chance
after snagging algorithms of slander
and brushing away tracks
via password managers
gaining traction in the aftermath
of body snatching…
“Flaps, Ripples, Folds and Snaps”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Folds, snaps, ripples and flaps
curling up stretching out probing plucking
swishing swiveling weaving bobbing
greeting pleading scolding teasing
standing quietly for minutes at a time
while beaming smiles surpass wit and mind
signaling slyly as a wireless icon ...
“Turning the Tide”
by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán
Turning the tide opening crescendos
filibuster woes going rogue
being taken to a whole new level
and then, postponed indefinitely ...
