On Peas and Cues
Margaret Dirolf
6/11/20261 min read


Quantum Source ... Quantum World ... Quantum Void ... Quantum You!
I misread the invite so I stayed away,
the door was left ajar so I shut that tight
never thinking to walk through
never guessing I’d join you
just minding my p’s and q’s
on the straight and narrow
when the sky swallows me whole.
As I bargain to break my fall
I make up rules to keep things safe
but the box I brought leaves my heart outside.
Still minding my p’s and q’s
on the straight and narrow
while the sky swallows me whole
my heart races to the sun
but never explodes in flame
like I fear it’s sure to do.
Light brings me to my heart
the box was too small to contain.
Not minding no p’s and q’s
with nothing straight and nowhere narrow
since the sky swallowed me whole
I AM dancing with the sun.