Early morning mirror
In the harsh and tired light,
Wrinkles cannot hide.
Alone
Smokers, partiers’
Hotel hall noise as my sleep
Falls into nightmares.
On the Death of a Friend (For Kathy)
You, in the garden
Paused and looked me in the eye
Before you moved on.
Phoenix and Sierra
Saguaro breezes,
Thousand miles from the basin –
Love bursts boundaries.
Empty
Lower the bucket,
Searching for fresh, cool water –
Already taken.
19 and 41
Two dead fetuses,
Lost daughters – are they with us?
Hearts were ripped open.
Miracle
Days, months, years ‘til now.
Path through vagaries of life.
Eyes and hearts opened.
Decision
Jumping from the bridge,
I know you’ll hold me
When we hit the water.
February Night
Dogs snoring closeby;
Rise and fall of your breathing –
Angels know I’m loved.
Einstein
Jumping off the bridge —
Gravity cannot be blamed.
Hitting the water.
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