1

I sit here
falling in and out of love
quicksand

2

as we say goodbye
I say hello
to a new world

3

sunset fades
we watch
holding each other

4

from our first breath
to her last
a mother's love

5

bright lights
loud music
pumping fists

6

fresh buzzcut!
now i can’t wear
my best clothes.

7

phone turned over
buzzing
muffled by the carpet

8

big smile
with no teeth
brightens my day

9

walk to the bathroom
long relaxing p...
jump out of bed

10

6 am alarm
yoga and meditation
what a beautiful morning

11

through the tunnel
echos carry our voices
waking up the city

12

tracing shapes
slowly
my finger on your back

13

she blushes
when he looks
pencil breaks

14

climb up
one foot forward
don’t look down

15

napped half the day;
no one
judged me . . .

16

perfect lovers
now falling out of sync
i press -          refresh

17

first kiss
back of the class . . .
pure bliss

18

one step
after another
the bridge will hold

19

hot tea
warm blanket
I settle in for the night

20

she stands alone
in the spotlight
no one to share it with

21

no service
lost
but not alone

22

camera flashes
smiles across their faces
it’s all fake

23

our first date
I am looking
for ways out

24

shoot, dribble, pass
foul again
you’re out

25

stomach turning
awkward car ride
first kiss

26

back to school
studying
missing my dog

27

a bottle of wine
shared
with grandma

28

lunch with grandma
i will never forget
the smile on her face

29

sunny day
he compliments
my freckles

30

my final show
he sits in the front row.
on his iphone.

31

balanced hands on knees
rosary beads in my hand
finding inner peace

32

thanksgiving dinner—
uncle ron wants to bring up
the 5 pm news

33

bees buzzing
at least I know
you’re with me

34

highschool sweethearts
50th wedding anniversary
same cake

35

talking with grandpa
i have to look at the sky
he is always there

36

smoke rolls
off my tongue
a stranger's whisper

37

bright lights shine
music playing
fans scream

38

50th birthday
quick! she’s coming
shhhhh . . .

39

cleaning up my mess
this is why i do not cook
it is not my thing

40

at my first dance
a slow song plays
I anxiously wait

41

sleeping 
through the night
What would that be like?

42

you wear your gloves
my heart
your punching bag

43

out of tune
turning turning
turning snap

44

his arms
envelop my body
my safe place

45

kicking the ball
in the yard
the dog barks