Precious Gemstones
Precious stones held a symphony
In the darkness of the sky.
Music played all around.
Gemstones cut by God above,
Impressive to the naked eye.
The stars glittered for all. … Read more
Issue #66 Sep 10, 2023
Climate Change
Jogging uphill
during the first week
of Spring I pick a scene
for you:
native frangipani,
nasturtiums, no, freesias
out of verge-grass thick
with honey;
bees worry
fireweed left behind… Read more
“Hanging onto Growing Threads”
With the dirt washed away, I hang up the laundry and my child’s wardrobe,
Then, I encountered the obstacle of running out of smaller clothes hangers.
There’s no possible way … Read more
World Cup Winner (noun)
“The worst injury is feeling you don’t belong so much
to you —”
– Claudia Rankine, Citizen: An American Lyric
Lift trophy, receive:
kiss. Synonym for power
lorded over women’s … Read more