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”
Ugliness
When you burn my body, do it at dusk. I’m a sucker for a good sunset, and I think it … Continue Reading Ugliness
Unraveling
Unraveling. 1 Polka dots of tissue, starburst red These have to be the cleanest holes you ever made Leaking like … Continue Reading Unraveling
How to Vanish and Still Be At Parties
Right now, I want to die. I’m sitting in the floor of the restroom of a nice German restaurant. And … Continue Reading How to Vanish and Still Be At Parties
Notes On Descending
This short, poetic essay reflects both the nature of depression and its untimely onset. It is the author’s best attempt to put very complex feelings into words.
Remember
Remember the citrus colors of summer, honeysuckle static lullabies and nights roiling in thunder, pomegranate on the porch someone’s father … Continue Reading Remember
Seasons
Out where the corn grows tall, The deer play hide and seek, And mosquitos swarm like street gangs Ready to … Continue Reading Seasons
Love Letters, No. 26
I AM NIGHT and dusk is never ending. Probe the dark and prove my worth. Step blind into oblivion, summon … Continue Reading Love Letters, No. 26
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
Icebreakers
When we go out, I’m a stunt double, Or a bouncer, or a villain, or a thug; But only on … Continue Reading Icebreakers
Bloom, Sweet Azalea
Take refuge in the shade, But don’t let it pale you, Find safety from the scorch Of life, the pressure … Continue Reading Bloom, Sweet Azalea
Reaching For Repose
My bones ache and sag, Worn from years of working In heavy bluegrass autumn air, Destitute of care, of love, … Continue Reading Reaching For Repose
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
Airport Doodle
Left this sitting on the table in the airport. Hope the next person that sits down likes dogs. Now I … Continue Reading Airport Doodle
Portraits of a Ghost 