Often, I wonder ( Read more... )

Bowling for emotions ( Read more... )

Mother Theresa,
it’s a cardinal reaction-
the bishop is calling;
I don’t know what to say to him,
the same words
my grandfather spoke
to God, as he jumped
have filled the tiniest
hole in my heart-
but Mother,
I’ve lost them;
they blink
when I speak,
ferment in my teeth;
tell him to stop
calling me here.

Things have passed- unimaginable ( Read more... )

Baby speaking to you ( Read more... )

better
although I'm wide awake
better
through eyes that that
couldn't see
just moments ago
softer
and I'll stray
from using any
adverbs today
just know
it's better

Don't you miss part of anything
I dreamed you were both here
with paper and poems and a schedule of things
I made it ok
but you walked away
anyway

The couch is sinking beneath your weight
and when I want you here you're alseep
when I want you asleep-
you're awake

I got a list of reasons-
I am breaking it down
making it smaller
more detailed-
outlining the things
I've stumbled upon
selfish and stewing in
sleep colored lies-
she has your hair
and your skin and your eyes.

Do you cry when you're alone ( Read more... )