“Short-Term Pain” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán...

“ Short-Term Pain”

by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán

Short-term pain
longer term gains
despite the strain
of taking the sting
out of layovers
with upgraded aims
while risking reputations
at the forefront of campaigns
promoting change
with “The Bang”
of a certain age
adopting nicknames
like, “Going Places”
but not, “Running Loose”,  say
shouting chess exclamations
of, “Check!” and “Checkmate!” ...