Poem: A Mountain in My Mind
You are a mountain in my mind.
I lie on your slopes
and breathe deeply as your birds sing. Continue reading → You are a mountain in my mind.
I lie on your slopes
and breathe deeply as your birds sing. Continue reading → Poem: Only if You Love Me
Yes, I’m ready,
but only if you love me.
I meant everything I said.
I saw you volunteering
at the Food Not Bombs stand
and beckoning with your hand.
I wasn’t avoiding you. Continue reading → Poem: Future History
Come now
Arab queen
African dream
Baghdad mystery
future history. Continue reading → Poem: The Only Promise I Could Make
I could not build you a castle of pearl.
I don’t shine like Gabriel. We’re all
of the earth. There’s nothing indestructible
inside us but love. Continue reading → Poem: Love You Right
I’ll love you right next time.
I won’t be a mime,
split down the line.
tongue snagged like a carp. Continue reading → Poem: You Are a Forest
You are a forest
and I’m lost in your depths,
surviving on faith. Continue reading → Poem: To Hold You
To hold you in my arms
once in a hundred years,
to feel your warmth and breath,
your frailty and strength, your breast
rising and falling against mine… Continue reading →