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K e l l y F o r d o n
Staying Home with Baby
your room
like opening the door
on the sun
moments I catch
and eat
but babble on
and my head
starts to ache
my feet stick
to the kitchen floor.
ClICK CLICK
such a small clock
such a loud sound
giant laughing specters
on the TV
more food
and dust
and seeping plastic bags
while you dance
every pot and pan
a band
there are small
joy popsicles
I suck on
sometimes I sit
cross-legged
on the floor
chanting
this is worthwhile
this is worthwhile
this is worthwhile
guest editor: Sara Biggs Chaney
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