Saturday, April 1, 2023

April First

when we were younger,
Laurie would call
on April first and tell
me that
she was with
child.
my child.
there was
no doubt in her mind.
that it was my
biscuit baking in
her oven.
i'd begin to shake
and quiver,
sit down,
and try to calm myself,
as she
asked me what names
we would choose
if it was a girl
or boy.
it worked for a few
years,
scaring the pee out of me,
but not now.

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