Blue Clouds   Blue clouds spell danger on the Prairie, especially after the heat and the dust kick up a storm… the most terrified I had ever been was watching in the rear view mirror as the dark blue funnel cloud came toward the car….

Long time ago, in a castle on a hill, there lived a princess, who never really existed.

Your image imprinted on my soul. I long for your caress. Enclosed in your smile, I am safe. Wrapped in your arms My fears are warmed. Doubts forgotten.   The moments we share Are few, but precious.   Passion unleashed. Is it really me? Your…

The Night is for Sleeping “Come to my window tonight.” These were her words. An invitation offered, But declined. The night is for sleeping. She laughed the first time, Then cried at the second. By three she was angry; There was no fourth. The night…

A glimpse of the moon Bobbing up and down, gleaming Staring at the lake.   In all its glory Lustrous, serene, unconcerned. Commotion below.   Panic strikes again canopies topple over Kids trapped underneath.

Johnny’s Reef Frannie Z   It’s where City Island meets the Sound. Since 1950, in a grand though illicit tradition, after gobbling fresh fish and fries, people salute the seagulls with not-quite empty paper dishes.   Some make bets on how long It will take….

Yellow   I never think of yellow anymore It seems to be leaving my life Along with singing in the car And sparkly toenail polish   Wearing clothes to cover me Without any thought of pretty My shoes are flush with the floor Not flattering…

They stalk each other In an endless ritual. Scent hangs heavy in the air. Smouldering glances dart back and forth~ A snarl is heard. Grasping each other Locked in lust~ They bite and scratch. Devouring each other with their souls.

Escaped blueberry dilemma   A blueberry rolled across the kitchen floor But I am too tired to get it It looks like a good one Large round juicy and sweet I have the whip cream here In my right hand ready to smother These captured…

the girl child wakes first vegetarian she’ll need her own lunch also gluten-free she reminds you the importance of buying cage-free eggs you remind her that all her frees really don’t come free   the oldest boy child wakes next and beats the girl child…