Terracotta Dreams
How do you measurea dream? Perhaps by its gait—the impression it leaves like tender toes on wet sand;if it stays … Continue Reading Terracotta Dreams
“Bed Bugs”
Free writing exercise When I can’t find the words, I make them up. I set a timer for 5 minutes, … Continue Reading “Bed Bugs”
Jailhouse Saints
Sitting with my skull Propped against An old window A/C unit, I had an epiphany, And here it is: My … Continue Reading Jailhouse Saints
Disassembled
I fell apart on the subway this week. It was a dreadful scene, really. Parts of me went everywhere, Scattering … Continue Reading Disassembled
Colombian Black
I keep my sugar airtight In a stainless steel canister, To keep it from going bad, But it’s useless, I’m … Continue Reading Colombian Black
Sunny Side Up
I fell asleep on a stuffed leather box, And woke a moment later in a bar downtown Guzzling saltwater from … Continue Reading Sunny Side Up
Leap Second
Today I hear we’re getting An extra second added on So we can stay synced up With the rest of … Continue Reading Leap Second
Heartsong
My heart is Remarkably portable Orbital, circling Your head On a string Veins And ventricles Bubbling, guzzling Oh, what a … Continue Reading Heartsong
Portraits of a Ghost 