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WANTING: APRIL 8, 2025

Two weeks ago, the landscaper arrived to pick up sticks and blow winter’s detritus from the gardens. The next morning, everything was covered under a lofty blanket of snow. From a window I observed a cardinal perched regal in the platform feeder under a white frozen roof peaking 10” high, a crowned crimson caller strident […]

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“TOGETHER”

My lover is a young boy again Sitting in the center of a picnic bench Leaning on the edge of a table At a milestone, Ready to leave his infancy. Across the table Invisibly, we sit together, Together and each alone, Waiting for him to envision us. His sons, His wife. We unfurl our breath […]

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