Poetry

Chasing Hope

I try to catch up— to the woman climbing the hill ahead of me, the same rise of pavement I … Continue reading Chasing Hope

Poetry

Pulling Weeds

Takes dedication— effort, time management, and self-discipline (the unglamorous kind). The payoff usually shows up as blisters, a few bruises, … Continue reading Pulling Weeds

Poetry

Calm After The Storm

Today we awaken—soft light trembling on our faces—First, to absorb the hush of shock,emotions streaming from tired eyes,hands worn by … Continue reading Calm After The Storm

Poetry

Rewarding Bad Behavior

Reeks Like a game of thrones. It throws the innocent from the turret A witness to incest and lies. And … Continue reading Rewarding Bad Behavior

Poetry

GOD is an Ancient Alien

The rivalry fades—science and faith,their contest a shadowbeneath cosmic signs. Ancient wisdom speaks:Darwin’s distant god,the zeal of holy wars,words shimmering, … Continue reading GOD is an Ancient Alien

Poetry

Vog Sunrise

Scarlet sun slices,ebony frame—Iwa birds dazzling,violet lilies in the rain. Orange heat breathes,banyan’s crown aglow,dew on emerald leaves,morning’s gentle flow. … Continue reading Vog Sunrise

Poetry

Rowing

Come, row with me— my small boat cutting through the restless sea; Two blades, one rhythm—chase that far-off beach beyond … Continue reading Rowing

Poetry

The Orphans

The orphans gather in a huddle and gasp at the dreaded discard aisle. while we sort through the endless stacks … Continue reading The Orphans

Poetry

Momos & Destiny

Destinywas eighteen,dreaming of collegeand a one-way ticketout of that one street town when Momos rolled paston his chopperhaving left the … Continue reading Momos & Destiny

Poetry

The Long Canoe

Sing, O Muse, of the long canoe and the sea-road without end— how the far-wandering Polynesian people followed the sure … Continue reading The Long Canoe