Monthly Archives: May 2014

Grief calendar

picked up the large book open to your notes future months ending in April your spiky handwriting my name with things I asked for, promised, cajoled your voice, your smile, I’m sobbing, for no reason other than I miss you … Continue reading

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May 7

May 7 Back from the vigil a letter denies the appeal 19 months in jail for a crime that did not happen. I am frozen, 2 days in grief, puzzlement, Job asking what else, what now. Sleep, weep, scream, pull … Continue reading

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the missing piece

the missing piece yesterday your absence darkened skies, clouded vision, brought salty tears where tears were not wanted you the missing piece in this life I love, air I breathe, oh love of mine how I miss you

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Oh to be in Austin…

February 3, 2014  Oh to be in Austin chained right here right now to compañeros fighting the separation of families baby from mother, father   sister brother, the cilantro growing in the yard behind the house where sheets used to … Continue reading

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jueves santo

I blossom in your Spirit, love, have never known just what to call you. Lord, Lady, hand right there upon my with’ring cheek… I kiss the spot where orchid shows its bloom not yet apparent but to me the stirring … Continue reading

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tom foolery

tom and foolery, being their usual rambunctious selves, full of mischief and trickery opened an educational endeavor to hold everyday tea parties: oh the devilry the downright impishness, unmitigated joy at exposing the selfishness of those who dare discuss food … Continue reading

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