Based on "Talking To Ourselves" by Phillip Schultz I acted as if I was talking to myself, but I knew he could hear me. Passive-aggressively conversing with him, while not actually talking to him. I spoke loud enough under my breath that he might not even catch every … [Read more...]
March 22, 2021
Based on "The Things," by Donald Hall The package arrived on a Saturday An odd-shaped box, tall, vertical I reached down inside to find an odd mix of things she didn't want anymore, but didn't want to throw away. I had asked for that eagle that used to hang over our … [Read more...]
February 2, 2021
Based on "Face Poem," by Doreanne Laux Your face Your mismatched Picasso face, one eye bigger than the other face Your slanted, uphill teeth face, too bright, too white on top, glowing smile face Your freckled, sprinkled face with the constellation nose that shines … [Read more...]
January 18, 2021
Based on Where I'm From, by George Ella Lion I am from pain and sorrow I am from hope I am from perfection and desire, want and privilege I am from tragedy and opportunity from hiding place and exploration in a walk-in closet I am from the sweet taste of birch bark … [Read more...]
