Yesterday's news out of SeaTac affected me deeply. This poem grew from those emotions. Vanitas At first we were giddy at the audacity or maybe the middle finger to darker memories; it was easy to forget with a guy named Rich wanting to perform a barrel roll in a Q400 and see the mama orca … Continue reading Vanitas
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May’s Postcard Poem
As a thank-you to everyone for your support, May's audio is unlocked. Just go to my Patreon to listen for free! This poem came to me on the first warm day after our long winter. It was one of those days where everything feels like life and love and joy. Those days are valuable. It's a … Continue reading May’s Postcard Poem
Last
Last The gown floated with breath Trapped against my awkward body. Three times, the sound of water Echoing as if we stood in a grotto, Three times you held my body And declared me holy, A vessel for your dooms. I stopped believing, but out of us All, I am the only one still Breathing, … Continue reading Last
Wednesday’s A Moment
The water is there Kinetic Edges held static By concrete and sand The dam is loud But I cannot hear it From where I kneel On pebbled land There's a city under there Drowned Doorjambs empty Of daily homecomings I could walk The entire circumference And still feel a stranger To its clouded feelings And … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment
Tidal Shifts
Is blogging while sad the same as shopping when hungry? Possibly. And yet, here I am with a poem. Adrift What will I do when It no longer snows? I have a home In the pockets of my heart For the polar bear starving And the elephant disappearing, And even for the three Year old … Continue reading Tidal Shifts
Wednesday’s A Moment…
A quick poem for your mid-week refreshment. Hope everyone can make time to get outside tonight and see the stars. Bleary-eyed from lack of sleep I stumbled through the door to find The feathered stars creeping low Across the furrowed brow of night. Reflected in their furry light A crescent carved upon the ground Cloven … Continue reading Wednesday’s A Moment…
A Moment…
Wednesdays are for taking a creative moment & counting blessings, sharing inspiration, & anticipating the approaching weekend. I'd love for you to share your Wednesday moment in the comments or attach a link to your blog. Is anyone else out there drowning in the rubble of our news? This week has been rough. More than … Continue reading A Moment…
