Words We each carry two bags of words. One is heavier than the other. Each bag is mixed of good and evil. Each bag is worn and broken. New tears appear daily in them both. The heavy words slip out with a thud. The lighter ones fly without forethought. Sometimes, we release them, intentionally, meaningfully. … Read moreWords
Symphony in the Storm The rain beats down on the skylight like a frenetic drum circle all through the night. The storm sings its own sweet lullaby with every drop come down from on high. The fog horn plays along in jazzy low notes, saying hello to all passing boats. A train whistles above in … Read moreSymphony in the Storm
Faded Family Photographs Old pictures. Old pictures of people. Which side of what family? People together. People together outside. People crowded downtown. Old black and white shots. Old black and white photos of your good suit. Old snaps of men in cowboy boots. We used to hold them. The photos. The photos were real. We … Read moreFaded Family Photographs
Chaiku Whatever you do you must find what sets you free because that love is key. In 2016 I was trying to write a haiku, but I accidentally included 18 syllables, so I called it Chaiku, since chai is 18 in Hebrew. No ratings yet. Please rate this post Sample rating item
Larry and the Berry There once was a boy named Larry. He had a big fat berry. He spit on the berry. It turned into a cherry, that gobbled up poor Larry. His friend, Jerry, opened up the berry. Out climbed Larry. Larry took the berry. He put it in the dryer, and he set … Read moreLarry and the Berry
“Master of Peace” won Reserve Best of Show and First Place in Published Poetry at the 2016 Solano County Fair. I’m stunned, honored, and grateful. It appears in the book Id Biscuits. Master of Peace After the world slowly broke my heart into tiny chips of dry paint, you handed me a brush and called … Read moreMaster of Peace – Solano County Fair Reserve Best of Show