STONES

I HAD SOME STONES

clear red, white lined agates
found while wading with the minnows
wondering
"what will I do with these when I grow up?"

I HAD SOME STONES

having toughened up the bottoms
of my summertime feet
deciding
"I'll throw away my goodie-two-shoe shoes"

I HAD SOME STONES

pebbles lost in the carpet
by stone gathering kids,
along with dreams of
"I'll be a patient, calm and perfect mother"

I HAD SOME STONES

inside of me
secret, agate-red stones
dredges of the pain kept inside
until calcified