Reclaiming My Territory
Breaking news:The house sparrows have annexed the airspace above my front door. The eaves, of course, were occupied years agoan … Continue reading Reclaiming My Territory
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The Saturday Cat Council
There is a village, tucked out of sight,Where cool cats gather every Saturday night.At dusk, they assemble with regal flair,To … Continue reading The Saturday Cat Council
Nothing Is Wasted
“We work in the dark—we do what we can—we give what we have.”—Henry James The first sentenceis a worn trail … Continue reading Nothing Is Wasted
The Green Jungle
The green jungleoutside my windowconceals mysteries— what my neighbor is up to,where the cats disappear,what stirs beneath the leaves. Hell, … Continue reading The Green Jungle
I Rang the Bell, Didn’t I?
The joke was stupid,but the punchline hit like lightningthrough a church steeple. Better than Viagra.Better than anythingsold behind a pharmacy … Continue reading I Rang the Bell, Didn’t I?
The Awakening
Wake up.The clock is ticking in reverse.You sleep inside a velvet hearse.You dream of infinite supply.While rivers fade and forests … Continue reading The Awakening
The Reflecting Pool
The surface should be perfectly still,reflecting every approved procedure,every box checked, every signature filed.A model of order. Never mind the … Continue reading The Reflecting Pool
Fair-Weather Princess
A fair-weather princessonce wandered gardens long.But she had no use for rain,or getting wet in song,with either friend or foe. … Continue reading Fair-Weather Princess
Juneteenth: Turning Toward Dawn
Freedom was signed.The door stayed open. A clause stood there,small as a nail,strong as iron:the Thirteenth Amendment’shidden seam. Except as … Continue reading Juneteenth: Turning Toward Dawn
Painsomnia
A tweaked-up knee, a darkened stair,a midnight curse, a silent prayer.You missed the pill, you skipped the dose,and now painsomnia … Continue reading Painsomnia
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