Lady in the waiting room Vermillion smeared on forehead. Sandal paste on her neck Hands buried in beads Fumbling fingers moving The mouth chanting a prayer As her mother’s tired eyes wait Her hand clinging to her colostomy bag Patiently, just as the doctor said….

Staring out the window At the storm that raged outside Something told me, then & there We were in for a fucking ride 35,000 feet in the air We were flying home From our honeymoon in Vegas Straight through a fucking storm *FLASH!!!* *BOOOOM!!!* We…

The passengers all look so grand They all look good this I have found All different shapes in different colors All smart-looking from different shores Then come the ladies all poised and pretty all smiles, accommodating oh all so friendly They don’t seem to know…

I was 16,  We were coming home from Germany. Six weeks of milk from the cow on the corner, Basketball with cute boys,  And a Holocaust camp.   It was a long plane ride home. I sat on my best friend’s lap, And writhed on…

Do not fret at all, Midday or the pain of being Stuck in the airplane.

I’m on an adventure Diving into my heart Where I will find the treasure But first I must find The map, my inspiration Perhaps I could look to my love For it brings me elation Teaching me the new trends There is also my family…