Image Courtesy of Pixabay   Our wedding took place And now we live with the consequences A life with one another Seemed so romantic, back then, But we’ve come to realize That this little contract Is not as simple as many would think. Practically, The…

The railroad trestle over the creek is finally coming down after being abandoned decades ago It leads nowhere with a cutoff front and back Like some behemoth in its death throes it moans it creaks it undulates it leans The years have shifted its spine…

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today at this aisle Just one narrow aisle 25 short steps, 25 footfalls One foot in front of the other The longest aisle you will ever walk A pathway of laughter, tears A journey through years Together Good, bad,…

  Pocket full of poems A car ride destination workshops, hosting or open mic Birthing your latest creation To a silent audience    

Hours combined Into seconds Flashes of life Never lived Memories made Memories stolen Alien and new I am free I am caged I am serene      

Face on my wall,   exposing your constant vigilance.   “Til death do we part” and a long time afterwards.   We sign the contract but don’t read the fine print,   until we’ve already paid the price.

Weaving gently, the three women sing out the hymns. First holy, they then set tunes and dances in the celebration. In response, we begin properly then break into raucous Sneaking to each table while the adults dance, the little boy indulges in flutes of champagne…

A walk in the night when I can hear my loquacious feet the innate awareness of my consciousness and heart’s lone beat I ask how far I should go as I try to define an end waiting for fatigue or a message that my hopes…

Coins fall through a poorly sewn pocket, and clatter dully on the cobblestone. An opulent, imposing carriage rolls thoughtlessly over the copper. The Lord and Lady inside peer out, eyes locking with the friendly layman’s soot streaked smile, though they prefer distance over satisfied curiosity….

Paper. White, possibly. Stamped with a seal. Signed by two parties, and some witnesses. An official legal document. Granting special privileges. Privileges desired by many. Given only to some. What this paper isn’t, love, trust, partnership, equality, or binding. This paper does not hold accountability….