Gesture and Geometry

" Gesture and Geometry "

by Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

for Rebecca, Russ
Kenny, Jimmy
Mark, Danielle
& Eric...

Performed on YouTube
as, " Off-Putting Starkness "

Off-putting starkness
of chattering objects
in high contrast
like giant tree slices
of self-conscious modesty
within earshot of a forest
Few and far in between
gesture and geometry
of the long-lost often
overlooked either
industrious or lucky
like flingers of zingy
lines outshined
by a gaudy good time
In a long song and dance
all about a cappella
as full potential
when collectively stepped
above all the rest
with the exception
of a wrenchingly placid set
After a crash landing
with a con man
in a failing cast
with spent passion
and avarice...