November 26, 2016
N. M. Baudelaire
One must creatively use all of one’s resources. Only then shall one truly learn to thrive.
November 11, 2016
Letting Go/On The Fence
The year never seemed to slow for this one Looking back now, we thought we’d find her Somewhere familiar, somewhere warm Somewhere sensible, somewhere safe She always thought Things never change much To return – What wounds await? Please don’t forget me! I am not gone forever, Friends… I said. I thought. I am worried – […]
July 13, 2016
Traveler 5 (The Witness)
Your Voice Matters Ringing in eager ears Incredulity wracks my brain Please let this be the moment The revolution will be televised Tweeted, shared, snapped, and chatted We stumble through teargas and bullets Make excuses, point fingers, absolve ourselves “It wasn’t me” They look like me “Not all of us” I don’t do that But […]
July 9, 2016
Traveler 3 (Takeoffs)
Rest will not come easy The voyage is long It is a familiar way Though it brings new foes Anticipation brims over The doors must close Shiny tinks of buckles Gulps of bitter anxiety Each time the same thoughts Tumble around her head “Is this the one?” “Will I be dead?” Age sitting beside her Take […]
July 7, 2016
Traveler 2
The evening, heart is racing She sits alone Breathing The hours, time is passing Her door ajar Beckoning This night, we catch her Looking out Curious
July 2, 2016
Traveler 1
A traveler, fallen through time Catches herself Breathing A traveler, given through time Finds herself Asking This traveler, stopped in time Watches us Curious