Real Gone
Villa Park, Illinois. 1966. Sunshine came
softy through my window today
sang Donovan. Sunshine with fangs.
Many couldn’t find Saigon on a map. Dads
came home from work before six. Mine
had a glass of wine. Mom asked Pastor
was it OK to join him? On TV,
Andy Griffith told wise stories
to keep Opie safe. My path
had lavender leaves. Library books
offered advice–
no lavender pictures.
Bio: Kenneth Pobo has lived in Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania (and one month in Germany). In July 2008, his new book of poems, Glass Garden, will be published by WordTech Press. Catch Ken’s radio show, “Obscure Oldies,” on Saturdays from 6-8pm EST at WDNR.com. He enjoys gardening, 60s music, and writing.