Context

Context

by | Jul 5, 2020 | Poetry

Muddy and surrounded by mixing sounds and confusion everyone shushing one another no context for where we are It’s not a worthless time it dances about conundrums beating dreams like drums and the children scream for milk for comfort for context I wish I could...
This Free – a Reminder

This Free – a Reminder

by | Jun 26, 2020 | Poetry

For years they told me I was free But free don’t look like free to me Marry who I want But don’t want to be Suddenly I’ma traitor But I thought I was free? Then I hear myself: All of my days are paid for Paid for in the best possible way I own and...
You Don’t Get Soft Love From Me

You Don’t Get Soft Love From Me

by | Mar 21, 2020 | Poetry

You don’t get soft love from me It was burned on the stone of harsh words And painful abandoned moments Scorched earth Salted ground You don’t get soft love from me It doesn’t mean it isn’t love It is in the foxhole In the midst of your fires...
Truth Melts Magic

Truth Melts Magic

by | Feb 22, 2020 | Poetry

Truth melts magic and there is no voice stronger it hides sometimes but cannot be denied Truth melts magic like old music in a gramophone singing songs not yet written because those meant to write them are still too scared to open their throats Truth melts magic it...
In the Cave – For Mom

In the Cave – For Mom

by | Feb 15, 2020 | Poetry

Where it is darkest I stand Exhausted One more curve until I see the light In the cave Where I have been walking I pause Preparing One more rest before the next move In the cave Where I have no reference I consider Poignant The path that I am on In the cave Where...