Cynthia Anderson
Golden Boy
The tanned, curly-haired caretaker lives in a trailer by the oak grove. He doesn’t have a phone. So, when I wake up wanting to see him, I leave my cabin in the foothills and ride my bike clear across the valley, singing, hoping he’ll be around.
We sit and have tea, or visit the trees, beguiled by the twinkle in each other’s eyes. We hug, our touch electric. In truth, my boyfriend stands between us, but I don’t care. I would leave him in a heartbeat for this potter and philosopher, destined for more than menial chores.
40 years later
on YouTube
professor emeritus
obese and gap-toothed—
my crush finally over
About the Author
A long-time resident of California, Cynthia Anderson has published 14 poetry collections. Her most recent book of haiku and senryu, Heartwood, is available as a free pdf download at her website, www.cynthiaandersonpoet.com