I took my ass to Owensboro 
I threw my name into the ring 
I honked as I passed by the protest(
To the tune of HOT TO GO, I’ll have you know)
I drank water
I got on a bike for the first time in a decade
I told my friends I love them 
I gave folks the benefit of the doubt
I told men to read The Authority Gap
I registered you for Engage Lexington 
I walked to work 
I called my mom
I tipped generously 
I didn’t give up hope
I planted seeds, watered them, was patient, kind, gentle even
I dug my hands in dirt, watched them grow, thanked the bees for helping me
I grew this cantaloupe, 
Want to come over and crack it open? Maybe
we could do something