Section 1 – Zero to Three Those were the days When my mother was alive I thrived Like never again. There was love And hugs Peeled grapes With paté sandwiches. Section 2 – Three to Six Insanity took me Not within me, but without. A…

She was left with an impression. She made the strawberry association With all that was good Like in the month she was born in Close proximity to Mexico and California Fresh and ripe like her place of birth. Also like her brother Who sounded like…

Dear depression, You fucking suck I cannot count the number of casualties I cannot even quantify the collateral damage I cannot begin to add up the lost years I cannot even fathom the billable hours I cannot sift through the pills and treatments I cannot…

Chickens were my truest friends. I spent hours talking to those hens. While the rooster crowed and strut about, the hens and I would hash it out. I made other friends- a skunk or two, a baby owl, some bunnies too. I tried to rescue…

“Banana Cream Dream” pie is a precursor to much more than a treat. It is a marker of simpler times. Not decadent or overly sweet. It evokes memories made by hand. It must be eaten in the week. Bananas can be smooth and luxurious. Power…

I Dreams of cattle in my room As I wake before the dawn I see my breath form vapour clouds And slink downstairs to put my clothes on II It’s warmer near the living room fire Yet cool enough I do not tarry I get…

I touched a spider, yesterday as he sat on a Mini Cooper BMW, as happy as buzzing bee. I touched him for good luck. I thought he was a money spider, not a Union Jack supporter or Brexit negotiator in fact.  I questioned whether he…

They pop up from the cracks sometimes The flowers. Tiny buds, stepped upon by all whose time Is more important. They bloom where edges, People pass Not noticing the wedges Of their beauty. Blooming gardens push their bounds Where some find mounds Of dirt appealing….

Hello cat My but you are a large one Stalking my steps. Your spirit dwells within me I see. Now I know that I am you, And you are me. We are one with eternity, Cat. Large cat. Imagine that!

1. Innocence and purity But it all ends early Dirt and chocolate A childish explosion Glue and marker stains Aftermath of art class 2. Pen ink and paper cuts Growing pains Algebra and P.E. Intro to the internet Ankle sprains and hairdos 8th grade hobbies…