062015   062024

In the full-on daylight of ‘70s ideas
Otterbein was drowsy at dawn 
a teacher's college and 
for the men
competence for ownership dads.
Schoolmates were’t Haight-Ashbury souls
nor struggled against Nixonian ideals.
Leaving home not a minute too soon
social political and religious issues
I unpacked my things and lit a joint
my things were clothes sheets towels toiletries
and some pot.
The Resident Assistant came quickly to the door
he said
Put it out or you’ll be kicked out on your first day.
Later in the year he asked 
Do you have extra this weekend?