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
Two friends emerged from the dry basin of the Arroyo. One panting heavily, and the other lively, stepping up the rocks in the cracks.
I had never met a single one But I knew all of those little girls. They were my little sisters with five braids in their hair They wrote letters home Sharing beauty rare. They asked for candy From counselors Who knew better Than to share The sugary sweet goodness During rest hour. And they cried…
Does it matter you hold a cello?The New York Times omits a word. Does it matter you use grammar?Understood is understood. Does it matter you drop a bomb?The rally cry of hate is heard. Does it matter I read the news?My ultimate end is quite assured.
He composed the piece for violabecauselike every composerwho ever composed a piece for viola,he was in love with a violist. I wonder if she knowswhat she createdas his muse. If she celebrates,Or sinks inside herself,when she hears the low C sing. The unmoved moverwith cause of attractionextracting beautyfrom the mind of the manwho remembers her…
