Roasted espresso beans Fresh from the plastic red bag Fell into the metal grinder The ice cold whole milk, Confined in the milk jug, Is placed on the counter. While …
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Social Pandemic
A work of satire. — The news says “stay inside!” “Don’t go out today!” So let’s listen, just sit and decay. The experts say “less screen time!” And “exercise once …
The Second Covenant
See, the strings of my bow Have been plucked to a stick. The candle sinks the fire’s glow And death is brought upon the wick. So, as for me, Reacquaint …
It’s Not Just a Shirt.
It’s not just a shirt. It’s the sweater I wore on our first date it’s the necklace you gave me after one year it’s the crewneck I had on when …
Meraki: The Passion in You Exude
My brush, an extension of my hands, My eyes, and pieces of my soul. Each stroke, short and long, lands In its spot and makes the piece whole. Aching creeps …
Twenty-nine thousand, two hundred and twenty-six
Twenty-nine thousand, two hundred and twenty six. A running number of lives lost. A number that is continuous. A number that never ceases its endeavor to increase. The invader that …
My Heart’s Betrayal
Oh stabbing at my heart like a sharp knife Yet shielding my heart from the painful thrust Fear and courage, my emotions in strife Searching for my dear friend, to …
We Need It
He didn’t know I needed it, But when he held the door I felt noticed. She didn’t know I needed it, But when she let me in her lane I …
can you hear me?
Silence is a language of its own But not one that many, without discipline, understand Instead–music The great mediator [the Christ come to reconcile us all] When words fail us …
Art Off the Wall
Not the art of your fathers, But art that bleeds into new waters. Paint that seeps purposefully, Onto clothing and shoes. Colors melt together on skin Not on walls like …