Hour 1, Prompt 9, Year 2021 Never say never Because you know not what tomorrow brings Because this may be the last time you can see someone Or the last time you can visit a place Never say never Because tomorrow may be the end…

Walking the streets of Rome alone, Solitude can be nice, the smells, sights, in clearer focus. A small cart with Nirvana, Fresh, flat bread steaming, A little sauce, a little cheese, Perfection in a bite. The next day, same place, But Nirvana had moved on,…

The time capsule in my backyard had a pill inside it A pill that allows you to return anytime One that allows you to talk to anyone that has left What excitement it just gives excitement in my chest I might get back to when…

One thing about the pandemic was that I spent a lot of time with myself. Too often over the decades, I realized, I tried to fit in and it didn’t work, I didn’t fit, and I felt I had failed. Now I’m embracing the weird….

When will it pass? I count the moments but the same voices scream at night, keeping me anxious and afraid of tomorrow? The seconds tick by as my mind runs ragged with fear and anticipation of the very worst scenarios. My dad always said, “This…

After a long pause Nose downward, Watching waves polish Her feet, lick at her ankles Repeatedly, a clock’s tongue, The background hum of sea Echoing some famous adagio, And my round reddening belly, Patient as one of those Smirking stone buddhas, Yet desperate for her…

We were pen pals. First, we were friends. Then, we went to college, she up north, I down south. So, we bought stationery, envelopes, and fine point pens. The mailbox held word-gifts, much awaited, and, in return, smiles at the little red flag at rest–…

I want your mess While your heart Flutters. I want your trash Garbage Street signs. I want Your dumpster Fire. I want your guns Arms Smoothed Like those rocks You throw at boys When your only choice is To throw back. I want the Parts…

Making a Mountain out of a Mole Hill majestic mountain peaks perforating azure blue sky requiring sherpas and oxygen tanks to mount its summit while the hill of the mole is merely a marker for what lies beneath the earth’s skin. take glory in your…

A Penny for Your Thoughts was pretty pricey in 1522! The Rise of Inflation, Better Education, -available to all- and, the Disappearance of the Penny nearly sank these wise words! With our Blooming, Non-Flowery Language and, desire to, “Get straight to the point!” four words…