“Spring Night” – Day 20 of National Poetry Month

With the spring night cooling, I clench my bedtime glass of water. I am sitting up, hours from wonderland In the soft glow of a Himalayan salt lamp, A harem of ionized kisses in the otherwise dark, Waiting for blackout. With the storm winds settling, I close the bedroom window; There’s nothing left to watch … Continue reading “Spring Night” – Day 20 of National Poetry Month

“In the Web” – Day 18 of National Poetry Month

The webs in which I sit and count the angles, Stitch to stitch, Surround and tangle. Sitting, mangled, recently deceased, I recognize my body how A calf is noticed by a modern cow On tubes and harness And living wired for the betterment all of mankind. Any minute, a tooth will spill my dreams, The … Continue reading “In the Web” – Day 18 of National Poetry Month

“Being Positive for You” – Day 17 of National Poetry Month

Imagine a gymnasium, and we’re on a team together. We’re competing in multiple events, a demanding and arduous affair -- Ball games, races, feats of strength, And we’re losing But not by much. The day has lingered on, however, And as you and our team return to the bench You carry sweat like a monsoon … Continue reading “Being Positive for You” – Day 17 of National Poetry Month

“Villanelle of Career Choice” – Day 16 of National Poetry Month

The circus took me in and gave me bread. They stashed me in the dining car And taught me how to work and where to lay my head. I took in every word they said But found it so bizarre: The circus took me in and gave me bread. My family, if they cared, assumed … Continue reading “Villanelle of Career Choice” – Day 16 of National Poetry Month

“The Storm” – Day 14 of National Poetry Month

The hurricane has crossed the street. The hurricane has crossed the street. He doesn’t look both ways. He stomps his awful feet. The hurricane has crossed the street. The hurricane is down the block. He’s moving closer up the block. We watch the windows, Check that all the doors are locked. The hurricane comes quickly … Continue reading “The Storm” – Day 14 of National Poetry Month