The Race

Every race needs a winner.

Sonnet XXVI – An Independent Spirit’s Shaded Hue

The day which marks our freedom dawns anew, but just what freedom’s for is in dispute.

“If” – A Grateful Nod to Seuss

If I ran the zoo (hey, you know what? I do!)

Jagged Bones

I need you to see some flesh on the jagged bones of the life themes I’ve expressed in my poetry.

what the hell

speechless wonder at the brutality of it all.

all in the same storm?

convenient, I say, They in their boat, I in mine. Let’s just blame the storm.

Drop the Sneakers

privilege pervades
prejudice persists
“woke” won’t work,
not nearly enough.

T+ 5 Days: Recalibration

Those of you who know me or follow my blog know I was disappointed with Tuesday’s election.  I thought then … More