I am From (a framed poem)

I am From (a framed poem)

by | Oct 5, 2019 | Poetry

I’m from colored fountain pens from stationary and backlit keyboards I am from the cactus-lined walkway I am from Gardenia-scented candles I am from praying around the table and the thick hair from Geraldine and James Jerome I am from the 3 a.m. wake-up to...
Celebration and Remembrance

Celebration and Remembrance

by | Sep 14, 2019 | Poetry

You are not Made of Stone Blackbird, fly. You are not made of stone. All around you is proof of life. Write this down. Say it out loud. You are not made of stone. It’s okay to feel the bad feelings. The childish feelings. I am FATHER. You are my child. You will ever...
I am Not

I am Not

by | Apr 6, 2019 | Poetry

If it isn’t mine I am not taking it Even when they want me to I am not Told me to ‘fit in’ And tried to make me, what? Something less in the face of I am not Late bloomers, rise up Bw happy to fly now You aren’t alone! I am not My burnt sienna...
Rain on a Leaf

Rain on a Leaf

by | Feb 2, 2019 | Poetry

I am a leaf in the rain Poured over, made clean I am shining and pristine Like morning glory all day I am a tree in the storm Sometimes palm, cedar, oak Even if cut down, I stoke The fires where I can I am a mighty one I pour love from whence it comes This conduit has...