Hour 16  (Marathon Prompt – write a poem about love without using the word love) FOR JOHN He trusts me, even when he fears for my well being He compliments me, even when the dinner ends up in the trash or the new hair cut…

When I wake up to a clean sink, I feel its fullness. A quick phone call on the way home from work, “Did you eat?” My daughter’s knock and muffled offering, “I made soup, There’s plenty.” The last one out the studio door, “Thank you….

Come, my flower is in full bloom My field is ripe for harvest I’m lost. Come, lead me out of this maze Lead me to your phase Lead me to the highest of high Lead me to your magic voyage Come, I’m ready Cannot wait…

My Candy Jar. My bag of Skittles Filled with colours Making a spectrum Of my life, sparkling Candy to a sweet tooth You are my best kind The past long behind I strive for our tomorrow Ice cream, flavored Pink and blue, beauty Sugar and…

Are you warm enough? Make sure you have some broccoli. I saw this in the store and it reminded me of you. You’re welcome. Would you like a back rub? You look tired. Do you want to talk about it. I’m here for you. Count…

the salt breeze blowing through my hair mountains in silhouette at sunset and you.

I find my center line Protecting my core self and peace of mind My hands move like cranes, tigers, panthers, and snakes Gathering my chi with each move I make I do not block I only redirect energy My opponent is my dance partner Never…

Settling into my roomy seat breathing sighs to release tensions brought on by the airport Travel was easier before 9/11 Everything was. I wish I could fly without baggage “I don’t like to carry things.” I muse aloud. That’s very French. My mind responds. Yes….

I’m hopping a flight I don’t care where I’m headed. I need a break from my life. And the losses I’ve dreaded. Maybe taking a plane to some place faraway will help me feel sane– help me face a new day. I won’t send a…

Browsing around the plane it seemed quite out of date. I didn’t want to worry we’d already left the gate.   Twas not till the first drop many began to worry. We couldn’t turn back now cuz we were in a hurry.   But with…