spring sunrise—
fragments of color
through dew-covered glass
morning alarm
the gentle bird song
waking from sleep
my eyes adjust—
cucumber-melon scent
family picnic
sandwiches and gossip
late night conversations
under a swollen moon
my father and I
persistent rain
against sallow stones
•
first warm day
green blades, like fingers
tickle my toes
a roar of laughter
late night debauchery
scorching heat
even the chilled beer
begins to sweat
tennis match brawl
soaked in my t-shirt
seeking solace
I spend a day
at the spa
soothing massage
peppermint & clove
•
full moon above
grave-side anniversary—
the mournful stars
blast across a velvet sky
a wish is born . . .
the rites of May
result in
nine month miracle!
outside my window
the empty robin’s egg
a breath of air
carries the mid-spring dew—
ripened cherry-blossoms
Grandma’s perfume
still makes me gag
•
brisk afternoon walk
the dog envies
his master
liquid topaz eyes—
How can I say no?
long road ahead—
I swallow hard
to bury the fear
road-side carcass
never had a chance
tragedy strikes, chaos ensues
a desperate mother’s howl
lost to the storm
the menacing sky
mocks me, silently
•
calm of the storm
I catch my lover’s eye . . .
works every time
spring fling
flashing lights & disco balls
late night craving
‘Sex-ting’ on my phone—
Wanna bone?
lol . . .
You’re kidding, right?
another night at home
time to consider
the man in the moon
my moon man
an inconstant flame
•
7 am
irritating ring-tone
Mother calling . . . again
the money’s gone
my stomach churns
My Body
under construction
another reminder . . .
transitioning seasons
the bonfire sparks
late summer’s eve—
cherry-blossoms quiver
in its warm glow
thick smoke dispels
the myths of spring
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