We met in a rupture of this world, missing pieces to cross the void. What kept us from heights so imagined? Why swim in a swamp so contagious? I’ve been deceived. It’s true, this loss. But I know now … Read More ›
Selection: 2016- 2017
Sonia: My Sauerkraut Maiden
Sonia, my sauerkraut maiden, hates me. What must I have said, I can’t imagine. I shop the market every Saturday– she treats me like a head of bad cabbage. Sonia, oh Sonia, the garden, your booth! My, how you’ve ripened!… Read More ›
Facing the Cracking Storm
It was as if you and I had been caught on a flashing, thunder-embroiled plain, we were both part of the many souls lost– in the sweltering heat and slashing rain. Yet, you found me desperate and distraught, my fragile… Read More ›
MyArt
Trash sorter breaking drywall copper wire, coal miner open pit fire, iron forger stoking flames higher, higher. I know what’s real: iron, copper, steel. ****
Blackbird Pie
Tick tock A crooked man A crooked box A crooked hand A crooked clock Crooked woman Goldilocks Baking oven Piping hot ****
Telling Stories
there is a space in the hours before dawn when it’s just me and the dog wondering what’s going on phantoms confessions graves to rob ****
Death Comes with Christmas to the New Krispy Kreme
It’s a December opening at the deliciously new Krispy Kreme. Nearly six a.m. and we all are waiting to snake through the gleaming doors. Crowds forming, coughing and fuddled in the frosty morning, fidgeting with winter coats and paper coupons,… Read More ›
Lumps
The Lumps Appeared Ten Days Ago All Over My Back And neck– Like Snow. Only Worse. **** My Doctor Insists She can Pick Them Off As quick As they Pop up If I Wish. Like Pimples– Only More So. ****… Read More ›
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