The Show Poem by RIC BASTASA

i have seen this
dalmatian, dancing, and
taking rightly all the cues of
his master.

he adds three plus three
equals six. Six barks.
and his tails waggle
for the correct answer.

the people get excited
watching the dalmatian,
trying to speak the language
of numbers and a human
display of his emotions.

at the park a woman kisses
a man. Lips to lips. The man's
hands holding her butt.
The hard bone protrudes.
The palms are wet.

the dalmatian stops his acts.
and people too stop watching him.

they are watching the real show.
Kiss.Lips to lips. Hands and hearts
Bold at the park. The grasses
are clapping their hands. And the
clouds laugh and do not leave.The sun
pockets a smile. Thumbs up
The trees signal.