marbles are smooth
they have a satisfying weight
are cool to the touch
unless warmed by a hot sweaty palm

there are clay marbles,
glass marbles
steel marbles
marbles of stone

I like the ones of glass
their varied color and design and imperfections
the way they catch light

I feel richer
with a pocketful of marbles
than a fistful of 20s

I like being grown up
really I do
and I like marbles