You woke me from a dream where thre works never ended. My husband ached; orange candle wax smeared in my ex-husband’s scruff. You led me to my spot amongst the pillows and skulls, last night’s Pink Cat Cheshire sticky in the glass. My lovely god…

I stuck with the text prompt for Hour 2.  Coffee and change Used to be a bit of spare change might buy a cup of coffee or two (with enough left over to leave a tip on the counter) Just enough to wake you up…

Open air and closed eyes. Soft breeze through hair like a gentle lover. Lapping waves and ocean spray cools where sun beats down. Smell of salt and algae; anywhere else a sign of rot, but here, freedom  

Coffee! Those brewed beans don’t change things; they charge us, and we make change happen.

Sip.  Exchange casual glances.  Everyone here is a writer,  all with laptops taking chances.  Not quite like a library,  all well-read, but with dreams.  Small victories are hard to come by,  spelling my name right is a good start.  I wish I was smart,  everyone here is…

Scratching in the dirt Fat strutting chickens contentedly clucking song to self room to roam, companionship of the clutch sweet seeds, like mana from heaven, faithfully provided. A simple peace. I breathe it in… deeply.

You are seen Sprawling across my wall Maybe just getting from point A to B But you scare me Why do you have 8 legs? Out Out But I’m not going to touch you So reach for something else And now you’re gone Well played

My child boy now a grown man or solidly between the two helps an elderly couple load their mulch in the back of their car in the parking lot of Home Depot. Me, 20 minutes away, sipping tea and grading papers has no idea that…

He is a SIFE Give him a break Let him slide from school for 8 months After all, his family makes him move to other states for migrant work Let him get credit for the Regents in NY Let him pass even though he has…

The joy of unseen things Inspire and scare, Arrive without notice, Pleasant or unlikeable, Embrace it with sense, They may bring surprises. @maritzam-mejia – Hour 2