Of the four great elements, water, fire and wind are perennial sources of affliction, but the earth does not ordinarily trouble us. He lies in wait all your lifeUnder your feet, a firm foundation.When you fall to your knees,in prayer or griefHe holds you up, salvation.You build a house, you find a wifeChildren run on…
Was that no one would ever love me No one would choose me. And it turned out I was right all along.
The clearing of a throat to say nothing at all The flipping of a paper Written unread Words unheard Thoughts unsaid
It is winter now. You can tell because the chimneys proclaim that a new season has begun.The scent of burning pinion rests in the air, even though snow hasn't fallen.The chill in the mornings bites uncovered ears and blushes my cheeks as I collect the firewood. It is winter now. You can tell because the…
With the parents he had, What kind of father would he be? Beget-me-not and prove you love me And you love yourself too.
You are the last cigarette I’ll smoke Before I quit tomorrow Like I’ve had So many times before. You’re the half cup of coffee Left in the carafe Because I don’t need To make another pot. You’re one more episode Or chapter of the book Before I close my eyes And curl up to dream.…
My child is graduating this May and has been profoundly changed by four years at St. John’s. I sent a child to Annapolis and the adult that is graduating is someone I am awed by, inspired by and am proud to send out into the world with certainty of a purpose filled, meaningful and happy…
With seeds thrown all around on fallow groundMy tears water The poison of the ground doesn’t germinate love
