Swan Song
My shoulder hurts when I vacuum So, I bought a lighter machine But then, my eyesight has softened So, the … Continue reading Swan Song
Tag: death
The Countdown to Death
Every step I take is toward deathEvery frecking single oneThe countdown beginsFrom the momentWe take our first breathe No one … Continue reading The Countdown to Death
My Mother’s Comal
This poem will be read by my niece at the service on Thursday 4/2019 My Mother’s Comal My mother wore … Continue reading My Mother’s Comal
Her Wind Breathes Me
Her Wind Breathes MeEarth is reclaiming meLittle by littleThe fabric of my bodyIs being woven with HersLife is much simpler … Continue reading Her Wind Breathes Me
Deep Grief
I dive deep into griefDeeper and darkerI am writhing in painSobbing and rockingThis is what grief wantsTo gut–eviserateTo overwhelm with … Continue reading Deep Grief
Rhino’s Song
The Music of GriefHe was a song That sang in me For a whilePlucked my heartstringsWith his melodyA lovely joyful … Continue reading Rhino’s Song
Missing Rhino
Grief Sorrow for my beloved dogOverwhelmingNon-stop tearsSeems to be attached To thoughts and memoriesAnd I notice–When I let go of … Continue reading Missing Rhino
Rhino
Rhino 12/19/2014 – 07/27/2023Aw baby boy, Rhiney RhineYou’re in doggy heaven nowYou are chasing balls and squirrels and ratsAnd playing … Continue reading Rhino
Light of Present
I die everyday A complete annihilation So that every secondBirths a new moment Of piercing wonderment Being blinded by the … Continue reading Light of Present
Being Elder
Being elder– I have little shade to offer and no fruit. My blood has turned to a dry, sticky sap. … Continue reading Being Elder
Freedom
This freedom that we prizeIs a false flagWe have never been free–Not in our mother’s wombNot with the cutting of … Continue reading Freedom
Save the Grannies Covid-19 project #2
The elderly are at risk. Protect, protect. Covid-19 stay at home project #2 Acrylic on canvas 10×10 Brightly colored to … Continue reading Save the Grannies Covid-19 project #2
Last Veil
When the last veil falls All that remains is spaciousness All that remains is freedom Boundless, peaceful, silent The … Continue reading Last Veil
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