Love Sonnet XC     There are times when the only thing to do is nothing, simply take in the space and be present, savoring the time   and knowing it matters. This is how I reacted to your reaching out, touching my face, tracing   my lips with your warm intentions. I...

Creaking sound of rusted latch sleeping alone again, naturally, only tide’s tremors would let her in  I should promise you  my last kiss of summer, for winter’s kismet kites are grounded strung by ice lifeguards; rescue is the warmth between thighs  Pearls for breasts, silver skin limbs frosted-glass...

You must be born as kid to mother To feel the love of fondness  You must be born to father  To feel the guard of protection  You must give birth to son  To feel the love of possessiveness  You must giv birth to daughter  To feel...

A canary flewthrough the broken windowand perched on the edge of my desk.It tilted its head, yellow featherscatching the dim glow of the splintered dawn.Black beak madness.“Who are you?” it asked,voice sharp as a fillet knife.I shrugged.“I’m a base...

You must stoppedCursing at GodHe doesn't like that kind of behaviorFrom no bodyYou must not forget to pray to GodEvery night before you go to bedYou say you don't have timeYou must make time and pray for himIt only...