Threads of paradoxes, Enmeshed within waking moments. A silverbell comes to me, Via a reliable postal carrier, From a…
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…
Sudden Need to Pray
One moment, All is well: A gentle wind blows Strands of hair around my pale cheeks. Robin chirps his descent,…
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…
Ready five minutes early…
Ready five minutes earlyWhat do you do? Five minutes seems such a gift, A present you give yourselfWhen last night…
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…