Choiceless
A mama can disappear herselfBecome invisibleSo the hands of Nature, of GraceWork through her Her milk is releasedWith the baby’s … Continue reading Choiceless
Category: Poems
A Smile for Chaser
A Smile for Chaser Watching you–Chase a blueberryThat jumped outOf your breakfast bowlYou were so intentTo get every morsel–Made me … Continue reading A Smile for Chaser
Spider Weaving
I am red wine and indie folkShe was beer and croonersDick Haymes specifically We used this to transport usTo that … Continue reading Spider Weaving
RIP Abuela
October is the month depression hitsSometimes it would drive me to seek helpSometimes I muddled through Then fall on my … Continue reading RIP Abuela
Creatures of Habit
Creatures of Habit The doggy’s hipsAre hurting himHe gets up slowlyTail waggingAnticipating a walkNot today sweetie pieI kiss him on … Continue reading Creatures of Habit
Inner Impotence
Inner Impotence There is a child-like fearIn those who punch downA feeling of impotenceAnd vulnerabilityThat can’t be hiddenBehind masks We … Continue reading Inner Impotence
Karma Lives at True North
Karma Lives at True North I guess at her ageWhen wrinkles and white hairRemind one of the quiet of winterAnd … Continue reading Karma Lives at True North
Heart and Souls
It may not be my cultureBut resonates with my soulA deeper part of meThat knows what it knows There is … Continue reading Heart and Souls
That Friend
You know that friendThe one who sings the high notesLifting your spirit with her lightPointing you to heaven But the … Continue reading That Friend
Big Diverse Earth
Big Diverse Earth It only takes one manTo open the gates of HellOne who finds followersThat hear the same bell … Continue reading Big Diverse Earth
Walkie Walk
I had a thousand fears/excuses for not walking you–Coyotes, my knees, my back, squirrels, your strength, mountain lions, dogs off … Continue reading Walkie Walk
Cinnamon Cumin and Cloves
“They’re so white” they chatted They weren’t talking about skin color They were talking about A sense of something missing … Continue reading Cinnamon Cumin and Cloves
Winds of Emotion
Winds of Emotion There is a ceiling to happinessJoy, bliss, ecstasy, euphoriaExultation, elation, nirvana…Are lateral movesThere is no happier than … Continue reading Winds of Emotion
Father Energy
Humbled
The layers of bullshit We pile on ourselves And on our kids Is a curse Our pride In ridiculous … Continue reading Humbled
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