Within closed doors And latched windows Covered to block out the light, Within the stoic family home, Silent save for…
Stuck in forced isolation,
Stuck in forced isolation, Bitter mind and restless spirit,By a phantom virus. Internal narration Driving me crazy;Raw throat, Constant pressure…
Touching Courage Amidst Conflict
Hesitant breathes, Closed eyelids, Imagined gentle waves Hitting bare ankles, Like a welcomed friend. Open eyes to a crowd, Four…
Stuck In an Elevator…
Steel metal box, About 36 by 48-inch floor, With handrails I won’t touch and Social distancing reminders, Offers release from…
How Do You Celebrate…
How do you celebrate When social limitations Prevent usual festivities? An airplane passes unseen Leaving only the roar of its…
Late Night Drive Home
Sheer terror is Blindness while driving Along a sunless mountain road, Oncoming headlights blocking Your vision, Save for a thread…
Blocked by Yourself
Blocked by yourself,Doubts creeping in, Scratching out your memoir,While rain pelts against windows,Waking you up to a new day, Wet…
June in Idaho
Weariness drives the soul, Eyes puffy from long consternation Heartfelt longings for magical happenings Pitter-patter rainfall outside Waving green leaves…
Setting Sun Reflection
I watch as the lilac tipped daisies Curl up for the night; A process as slow as the sloth Reaching…
Fishing for Words Part 2
Short story started times three, Characters flip and fold Across the page like a gymnastics meet Where gold is at…