RAINBOW MAKERS

Rainbow makers are in demand,

not just anyone can do the work,

it requires a keen eye for color,
a desire to blend and bend light,

the job is so important,
that applicants must prove
they can work long hours
in challenging climates
to create a dazzling fusion,
a luminous miracle in the sky,

one that speaks to the yearning souls of those below,

those who see the well-loved shape,
the familiar colors,
and long for a changed world,

a place where rainbow makers are in constant demand,

where an endless supply of rainbows,

one blending into the next,

exist in a kaleidoscope of joyous harmony.

Poem written for the Upper Arlington Pride Event
Photo by Estelle Boyaka

WHAT TO DO, OH, WHAT TO DO!

The package arrives at half past ten
carried in by six strong men,

a rickety crate without a door,
the nails are loose; we hear a roar,

It’s odd in both its shape and size,
but the weirdest part is the hint of eyes,

they peek at us through tiny slits,
and wink until we lose our wits,

what to do, oh, what to do,
if you have any thoughts, please send a few,

but please make it snappy,
our time could be short,

the creatures seem hungry,
and the crate is falling apart!

Illustration by Philip Bourland