“Seeking Solace” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán ...

“ Seeking Solace “

by Suzán Jiván
Mom& Mom-
Mom Suzán

Seeking solace
in the face
of jittery markets
feeling war weary
seeking “ultimate”
peace deals
recruiting retirees
while pooling
people with disabilities
as handshakes
become hugs
when hiring rules
tighten up
with far less luxury
from public-
offering stumbles
after rough
summers of protests
from pranks to thefts
hackers hitting
again and again
linked to couples’ therapy
solely on weekends
sessions ending
with, “pffft” ...