A New Mess

by Franco Bertucci

A blank page.
An empty calendar.
A vacant stage.
Also-
undeveloped property for sale,
studios for rent,
a nicely made bed.

Clean, orderly and ready to go-
beginnings are the best.
There's something so alluring
about the idea of making a brand-new mess.

Awkward Guy

Poems and other embarrassing things. 2011 Franco Bertucci