Roberta Gould will be reading from all new work — including her most recent book, To The Dogs. This event will be at the ARTBAR Gallery —  a unique Hudson Valley art gallery  in Kingston, New York.

Prepared

Oh keep it!
The sky’s unpredictable
You may need it
You never know!

The black tape across its back
(poor mending)
and your saucer of a hat
that matches
with its little tear near the crown
will stand you good stead
should life take you by surprise
and you’re out in the cold, God forbid!

its a serviceable outfit
and along with your satchel of tricks
you’ll be fine
Consider it insurance
no matter what the sky decides
you’ll be covered
for sure

Besides, you can rest easy
knowing that
I’m jealous

owning no policy
and with just a little kerchief
for my head

September 10, 2016