Common Octopus
I heard a scientist speak about new discoveries on multitasking.Apparently, it is beneficial to multitask only when doing repetitive things that are meniallike dishwashing, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of babies,and not while doing something cerebral, like reading a book or writing a poem.He said that when you write a poem you shouldn’t be thinking about chewingroasted almonds or swallowing hot or cold liquids,or even what your next word will be.
Every day I walk by this parked school bus, and it drives me crazythat the doors have been left wide open.Any type of creature could get in and make a home,gnaw the seats, leave deposits.I went inside the bus to see what was going on, and so far nothing,but tomorrow, I will go back to check again and try…
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The American Poetry Review (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2018