Kayaking the Upper Buffalo Whitewater rainbows in spray, pool dropping between willows, river birch, driftwood—three buzzards, droop-shouldered, perch in ash. Popping lid on tin of sardines, one bird lifts immediately into flight, begins to turn circles on wingtip. Sun splashes... Continue Reading →
The Snowman and the Sun Despite the snowfall or because of it the snowman lifted himself up from the quiet blanket of nothingness and said to the sun ++++++ This is my yard ++++++ these children ++++++ who made me... Continue Reading →
this is how you remember high school a dreamed-up kiss, too tight clothes & claustrophobic skin, the world spiraling into sense, the chemistry of falling out of love, the wingless phoenix struggling to fly, multiplying loneliness, the certainty of being... Continue Reading →
Where are You (In memory of my mother who passed in 1989) Three decades since I saw your face Your voice's tune long forgotten How I wish I could erase that day From so FRICKIN long ago My only true... Continue Reading →
Sarasvati Researching how much the Tube costs a month, deciding who I should say sorry to before I go, I pray to Sarasvati for Absolute Truth. She presses a conch shell to my lips, loosens the noose around my neck,... Continue Reading →
Earthquake, 5 A.M. Temblor wakes me with a kiss. On the other side of the wall, a whirring of water. I open thin blinds to calla lilies, belladonna, the garden of early morning light. After the earthquake the neighborhood dogs... Continue Reading →
Poetry Breakfast 