bravely stupidly? stubbornly I set out today across a land vast and dangerous threats on every surface potentials unknown could I die alone on a prairie highway? lie all hope lost ravaged by this menace conniving to rid the earth of a race of parasites…

Carved In My Heart Do you remember me? We met here… Long ago; Lifetimes before. Do you know me, still? We met again, Right here… Not even a moment ago. More than once… twice three times, four and five… a dozen times. Always so close……

This night sky full of stars Reminds me of when I was a kid And looked up to a similar sky Wondering if I could reach those stars If I stretched my hand far enough   The dreams changed when  One day I could only…

Leaves fall like broken joy, from her beloved tree. Pain is felt by both the dying leaf,falling free and lonely tree.

The Lone Ranger wore a mask to cover his eyes shelter his identity   Inevitably he would holler Hi-Yo, Silver! Away! Which no doubt caused folks to notice   Bank robbers wear masks to conceal their faces though the guns quickly indicate who they are…

Travel through my layers to get to my heart It is there waiting for the right person to peel away my bark wishing I could reveal my soul as so many easily do but alas my layers protect what is left to be true

I’m okay with it, at least that’s the story i’m committed to writing. i’ve made peace with whatever is to become of me, of us, of the entire planet. that’s why you won’t see me twist or hear me shout, at least not in the…

And the Gardener Likes to Drink Tea Eves come no longer to pick up Sweetness of flowers and fruits Fondness of streams and dreams Scent of forest is long gone Maddening patches of soil in turmoil Homes and domes are razed And the gardener likes…

Music  Laughter Dog or cat Favorite shoes Loved ones   Prior to assembling your ingredients, locate your bathroom scale and full length mirror. Take your sledgehammer and go to town. Do not rest until they are no longer recognizable. They are not accurate measures of…

The day I drank the bottle He was customer 23 Not a record Not a mention Often 40 or more for me. He slapped me once. I felt a slight sting Though he struck like a spooked horse Stamping round the ground. Swollen flesh Hot…