inhale, exhale, smell: citrus, vanilla mixed with dried sweat and someone’s halitosis   inhale, exhale, see: overwhelming colors, brand names, labels wanting me to buy them   inhale, exhale, feel: confined in such a huge place, alone yet surrounded, free in a trap   inhale,…

Each feeling its power The knew that they could win alone For nothing surpassed the need for a solid foundation Earth was proud to be the support of all creation But when is as stagnant, cold, or thirst for life The absence of everyone only…

Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire, fueling all that we desire. And yet that base is often attacked. Yes, based on history, but more myth than fact. The world dangles not on elemental ire- As science has shown whenever we enquire. Yet still, this spell asks…

I once met a man with fifteen cats. My policy is even one deems a man untrustworthy. So, I told him all my secrets, he didn’t tell a single one. I met a woman with a serpent’s tongue. Her truth sounded like lies, and mothers…

Why would you do that? Because I love to write What will you get from that? A satisfaction at night How much are you going to be paid? Not a single dime Who would make you do such a thing? This writing passion of mine

Dear Czesław, Hard to believe it’s been 12 years, but listen, hey, Happy Anniversary! I wasn’t sure about having this letter printed in The New York Times — do you still subscribe? — but I didn’t know how else to reach you. I notice the…

Like most things, you’ve lost your charm, but keep smiling and I’ll go home with you anyway. Or at least to your car where we’ll fog the windows and smoke your last cigarette.

  From the painting ‘Coalition’ by Kevin Peterson.   The fox, leading from the front, nose twitching scenting the cold autumn air for danger, masked by fumes from distant traffic, his early afternoon shadow solid. His demeanour determined a purpose to this journey.   The…