“I’m Not a Basket Case”
by Suzán Jiván Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán
“I’m not a basket case”
being bum rushed from the stage
mad dashes dishes crashing
downplaying insinuations
senses of danger being whisked away
from an elevated dais diners ducking under tables
heavily armed security guards look unfazed
seat mates looking pained well-dressed guests
awkwardly shuffle up escalators
anxiously trying to find safely
along with dazed fixed gazes…
