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
“Hard”
Hard is not the right word for this. Fill in the blank: ______ to say goodbye to your best friend, … Continue Reading “Hard”
Unraveling
Unraveling. 1 Polka dots of tissue, starburst red These have to be the cleanest holes you ever made Leaking like … Continue Reading Unraveling
Lessons on gardening
You teach me everything there is to know about love, and crayons, and the right way to sing in the … Continue Reading Lessons on gardening
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
How To Count Fireflies
I’ll love you in your sorrow, When cold streams through the open window, And night sucks the dreams from your … Continue Reading How To Count Fireflies
Seasons
Out where the corn grows tall, The deer play hide and seek, And mosquitos swarm like street gangs Ready to … Continue Reading Seasons
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
Drinkers With Writing Problems Published My Poem!
It’s Christmas in August for this vagabond poet. In case you missed the giddy Tweets, earlier this week I was honored … Continue Reading Drinkers With Writing Problems Published My Poem!
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
Disassembled
I fell apart on the subway this week. It was a dreadful scene, really. Parts of me went everywhere, Scattering … Continue Reading Disassembled
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
Marble
Isn’t marble a funny thing? It’s the great supporter, A champion of gravity, The substratum of society, If you think … Continue Reading Marble
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
Portraits of a Ghost 