I’m just sitting here, watching the day draw to its end. It’s happening sooner and sooner now that September is here. From my window, I see my little half-circle of sunflowers–both real and metallic. There’s also a windmill, a birdfeeder, and an LED light that…

The sky is dark Just like my heart When trapped within the city So sometimes we seek refuge Far from home Some by choice but it can be seen That not all are so lucky Unhoused this is their day to day So we take…

Got lost today Hopefully to find a new way A way through darkness To the light A way that flowers grow Swaying in the wind   I left prepared for the journey Everything I thought if needed Would be within arms reach Now I’m here…

mattress bed in a flower bed catching what i can : sleeping when & where & as i can : the odd dreams continue : this midday : confined to : a double mattress : made up as a bed : white sheets : in…

Star light, star bright A million tiny points of light Scattered ‘cross a velvet sky Like a jewelry store just seen at night There’s light in every darkness If one just looks to see I know a thing or 12 about this Because there’s a…

Rise and fall- the rhythm of life I hear her mellow breath By my side. The room is dark Not quite black For in my palm An enchanted rock Glows blue white Fighting against the darkness Encroaching, shrouding My weary face Saggy eyes Ruffled, tousled…

A lock of hair finds its way into my mouth My shadow skips along I walk unencumbered The tiny flame in my heart burning bright Kindled with painstaking care May it glow forevermore Casting its light on you and I For I am banking on…

I want to burn Not like a match’s golden flame, Or fiery pixels in an online warrior’s game. Not lava red or like a blinding solar flare; Not glowing embers or a sharp prismatic glare. I will fill my lungs with uncorrupted light, Intimidate with…

Money is Light Pouring all over me Washing my heart Soothing my muscles Clearing my voice Opening my path Money is Light Pouring all over me Money is Light Healing all that is Money is Light Coming from within Shining like a bright star All…

One star is not quite enough to light up the sky. But a sky full of stars can light up the world.