Masked

In this strange land,
I will wear a mask
and, though I itch,
heavy woolen robes.

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Pits and Canyons

Begin your life,
bundles and sheafs,
thumbtacks and tape,
carefully leave
each picture, placed,
level, straight, spaced,
accordingly. Continue reading “Pits and Canyons” →

Whole and New

Push back the brambles,
and onward I ramble
to a place where I might
grow, whole and new. Continue reading “Whole and New” →

Black Earth

Grief is the black dirt
that buries a treasure. Continue reading “Black Earth” →

Choices

We made the wrong choices
and they nearly killed us. Continue reading “Choices” →