Breath of Change

Chill Autumn sings its siren songs,
that cruelly steal away my breath,
to hover where it bare belongs,
in misty shrouds of summer’s death.

The winds of change feel bitter … Read the rest

Wildflowers

I was a city girl; you were a country boy,
who lassoed me, with polite yes ma’ams
and not so polite passion.

I traded Dior for blue jeans,
nightlife for … Read the rest

With a Smile

The blushing morning flashed her poesy smile,
seduced me, beckoning through my windows.
Come, leave your worn out shoes and woes awhile
to dance in rhythm with verdant meadows.

Rejoice … Read the rest

Bubble Gum Cigars

A six year old girl with quarters to spend,
from magic riches tooth fairies bequeath,
I hounded grandpa until he gave in,
entreating sympathy for missing teeth.

We headed to … Read the rest

The Prima

reborn
tiptoes over snow
melting it’s heart
pirouettes on
balmy breezes
among adoring fronds
flowers shower
earth applauds

Spring’s recital

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Toes in Sand

toes in sand
sun kissed sighs
hat in hand
gentle tides fall and rise

angry heels
deadline dues
trading deals
a tempest blackly brews

hurricane
with two eyed
white screen … Read the rest

Warrior Woman

The goddess glanced at the dragon,
and said, beast, you don’t stand a chance.
I’ve explosive jelly,
nitro in my belly,
I’ve slayed meaner creeps with a glance.

Go fly … Read the rest

Young Girl Swings

young girl swings
to cricket’s serenade

gray hair flies
on summer evening breeze

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Cardboard Box Man

Old captain’s blown off course in wintry sea;
too tired to swim,
his future’s dim,
a desperate man drowning helplessly.

He’s useless driftwood, bobbing with the tide;
the current’s strong,… Read the rest

Father

You had shadows beneath sunshine,
always a jigsaw mystery,
off to meet a deadline,
with little time for me.

As wintry flakes upon my tongue,
you were magical, elusive.
And … Read the rest

Oak

feet firmly rooted on the hilltop
gazing over blooming fields of green
thrush clutched to her bosom
silver spider silk weaving hair

bearing the scars of lightning
with names carved … Read the rest

On The Beach

The sun sinks into the sea
on his evening suicide dive

waves bleed carmine
pummeling the shore

A lone gull laments
my night terrors

of one small set of prints… Read the rest

Water

*trees

supple willows sway
tickling her with breezy hair
giggling, she skips stones

*sea

she rushes headlong
towards the tide’s siren call
fearlessly falling

*sun

under his hot gaze
eyes … Read the rest

Escape

At the end of day
the misty spray
of garden sprinklers
takes me away

to a green screen

with herbs bathing
pansies’ wet pants
trees with teardrops
weeping wild weeds… Read the rest

Nostalgic November

Sweet, nostalgic November…
poignant, childhood memories
of blustery, biting winds
cold red nose, smiling rosy cheeks
brilliant, swirling, falling leaves
that crunched beneath my feet

Blowing out a misty breath,Read the rest

Chewing The Fat

My knees are creaky;
my faucet’s leaky.
In my mind, I’m a smoking hot chick.

I remember when,
I would wow the men,
How and when did my middle get Read the rest

Unraveling

Often in dreams, she comes to me,
with memories and poetry,
my muse, unraveling at the seams…
She comes to me, often in dreams

On sleepless nights, she walks with … Read the rest

Solstice Song

The longest languid solstice days
hum lullabies in purple haze
of childhood days in sparkling spray,
of rainbows made by sprinkler play.

With melodies of barbecues,
‘neath azure skies that … Read the rest

UFOS

There are winged creatures,
flying freely in space,
who’ve invaded my home
and flown in my face.

Almost microscopic,
these small procreators,
who land in my wine,
are crafty, pantry … Read the rest

One Toe Tapping

She rocks, back, forth,
one toe tapping
on the porch planks
to the beat of rain.

She rocks back, forth
in screaming silence.
Her bed is long made.
Her chores … Read the rest

Pinched Too Tight

On days when high heels pinch too tight
when sleepless nights bring no respite,
when life’s defined by dirty socks,
when morning larks are drowned by clocks,

I’ll have a … Read the rest

Kicking up Stones

The white picket fence sags
resigned, grey

bright, bobbing gardens shriveled
to hide in parched beds

chickens ceased scratching
dogs stopped chasing
creek bullfrogs quit courting

dry, dirty dustdevils
keep … Read the rest

Temperamental

tranquil
she flows
beckons
bring your pole
strip off your clothes
swan dive

audacious
she tumbles
with wild abandon
get wet
bring a life vest
jump in

angry
she swells… Read the rest

Dandelion Seeds

A squirrel-like hoarder
the shelves bulge, hinges creak,
overstuffed drawers waterfall
in sunset pools of sappy sentiment

pinching odd moments tightly
between grey thumb and finger
for examination, repeat memorization… Read the rest

Eramosa

walking the trails of Rockwood
I shake hair from a tight queue
while a tickling breeze sweeps
away the last of March’s slushriver

beaver are busy building
shady log cabin … Read the rest