An inventory of New Year’s resolutions: I’ve woken up earlier, taken my dogs for more walks, bought more books to read, ate less chocolate then slowly fell into the habits of my existence I’ve heard neuroscientists see less and less a science for free will….

I have one child, a daughter, Anna. Raising her has been a clear highlight of my life. So much good to say, let’s leave it there. As the years went by, we felt she would choose to be child-free. I was fine with that—she never…

I love everything about you, but I can’t stand your attitude. I know we can make it forever and a day, but does it have to be today? I know we said until death do us part, but is that your death or mine? Love…

Her Wedding Day   Dressed in a smooth satin And a kiara cum Marry Slessor hybrid headgear With a train sparingly laced with flower throws She walked up beside her father In steps delicate and slow. It was her wedding day   When earlier it…

the pagan world gone these new age holy days feast on their old world corpse    

It could always be counted on that regardless of what the rest of the year held, Christmas was magical. It was perfect. Regardless of what the rest of the year doled if you could hold out for Christmas everything would be okay. Hope would be…

Sitting in the dark night Alone with my soul Eerie blue eyes Piercing my flesh Staring at the whole of me. Feeling the deep hurts Knowing the guarded secrets Stealing my light Flickering flames Feeding off the internal turmoil. Burning away the waste left behind…

Faithful Friend, Puff Leap across my lap, climb inside my heart. Kiss love affections to my face. Chase like a wild tiger hunting birds from inside our home. Scratching furniture will never break us, explore life with your curious whiskers. Make mischievous choices my furry friend….

I am reclaiming this body with a different kind of scar. Instead of the razor, I have chosen the ink filled needle to dance on my skin.   The razor used to take salsa lessons on my arms, Hip-hop lessons on my thighs, And the…

Cast your stones with caution For the ripples will always move Beyond your line of sight  Take your steps with care  For the tremors carry To tender roots Let your laughter bloom For its waves will grace Shores in need  Of joy’s thunder