The sky is red
behind the hills,
like blood pressing
through gauze –
I can feel it still. Continue reading “In the Bitterroot”
These Gifts We Give
What are these gifts we give? Continue reading “These Gifts We Give”
Shine Like Gold
Shine like gold,
let slip the light
through a filigree mold
to illumine the night. Continue reading “Shine Like Gold”
A Moon Hides
It’s a difficult thing
to believe that you’re
no one’s number one
and you’re last in line, Continue reading “A Moon Hides”
Calloused
Draw a silvered blade
across your palms
and cut out the callous
where the ropes had gone. Continue reading “Calloused”
A Handmaiden Sings
Wake not the queen,
for she sleeps. Continue reading “A Handmaiden Sings”
Green Silk
She slept in the clouds. Continue reading “Green Silk”
Intertwined
Arms and smiles
intertwined,
we raised a toast Continue reading “Intertwined”
Groundling Seas
Groundling seas
flow from the peaks
of the Old Mother ‘neath. Continue reading “Groundling Seas”
They Roared
Our first meeting
was like passing ships
in the darkest night… Continue reading “They Roared”
A Black Door
Twist the glass knob –
a black door
on a blacker house. Continue reading “A Black Door”
Heart of the Earth
My head is pressed firmly
‘gainst the bosom
of the Mountain Queen. Continue reading “Heart of the Earth”