“I Make Lists on My Phone” a Poem by Christine Bode

I Make Lists on My Phone

by Christine Bode

I make lists on my phone –
notes from Brené Brown’s books,
my personal shame inventory,
favourite TV shows,
who I consider myself to be,
my top 50 books,
what I want for my life,
ideas for poems about COVID-19,
affirmations,
qualities had by the guy of my dreams,
men I can remember sleeping with,
what’s important to me,
recipes, quotes,
psychic medium readings,
parks to visit for nature walks,
friends who awoke,
Christmas card recipients,
how to control emotions before a full moon,
people in my life I value and miss,
ideas for courses,
films by Jim Jarmusch, and
my bucket list.
I make lists on my phone –
that’s all you need to know.

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