WEATHER REPORT

You’re like an old tiny
black and white TV set
sitting on a corner kitchen shelf,
sending out low sounds.
ongoing background pictures
from the weather channel.
You keep sending signals
about what kind of mood
you’re in right now. I see
and hear the lump sound
in your throat,
the tightening fist,
the sound of a foot,
tapping on your wooden chair.
Turn the channel.
Then turn up your volume.
Give me real news about
what’s happening in your world.

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2011