“After Action”

 “After Action”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

After action 

dive-bombed targets 

nanotechnology…

“A Sharp Turnabout”

 “A Sharp Turnabout”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

A sharp turnabout

pushing for calm 

hour upon hour

underscoring contrasts

unresolved bothers 

overarching rockets ...

“Another Key Difference”

 “Another Key Difference”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Another key difference coming down with illness 

suddenly visible origins of pills elixirs

plus cultured penicillin in petri dishes 

bifurcated needles greeted grandly 

like subatomic meringue and whipped cream 

slangily pale pinkish green

squeeze boxes of keys and harmony ...

“In the Light of a Cease-Fire”

 “In the Light of a Cease-Fire”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

In the light of a cease-fire

along a high wire 

of the divided

locking both sides 

into a less-likely

match strike overnight 

walking a fine line

as seen side-eyed 

by the horrified ...

“Eerie Memories”

 “Eerie Memories”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Eerie memories

capturing fears and reveries 

replicating surreal interiors 

dilapidated theaters

irrevocable anxieties

wiry trees

post catastrophe ...

“Head-Scratching Switcheroos”

 “Head-Scratching Switcheroos”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom-Suzán 

Head-scratching switcheroos 

too expensive to reproduce 

unproved noodly venues never ringing true 

resulting in opportunistic confusion 

for the cluelessly super-duper ...

“Conflicts Spilling”

 “Conflicts Spilling”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Conflicts spilling gaining urgency 

early morning scurrying emergency meetings 

civilian casualties seeking peace 

issuing scathing speeches 

under conditions of anonymity

reputedly cutting cables to loud speakers ...