“Never-Before-Seen”

 “Never-Before-Seen”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Never-before-seen palpably real enormity

rioters’ screams in searing Capitol sieges 

branding, “Inciter-in-Chief” 

themed, “Getting to Know Your Larynx”

beyond, “Mama, dada, ga-ga SWAT!” 

“Unflappable”

 “Unflappable”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Unflappable podcasts simulating fireside chats

handpicked socially distanced citizens 

bypassing shaking hands and kissing babies 

staying on the other side of safe 

as cause for celebration... 

“The Accoutrements of Power”

 “The Accoutrements of Power”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

The accoutrements of power 

as “Old Hat” for the oldest 

American president flying home 

for Super Bowl Weekend

with the First Lady grading papers 

feeling in awe of the plane 

giving it straight A’s ...