September 12[This is my poem to the world]After Emily Dickinson’s [This is my letter to the World] This is my poem to the WorldA place in which I long–Where voices rise like fire hurled–One yearning tender song Our lyrics are outstandingTo all the hearts belong–For love is water for the firesWe truth before we wrong… Continue reading POEM A DAY – Sept 12
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POEM A DAY – September 11
September 11 meandering squaresof white, manna from death godsblades of grass green STILL SPOTS OPEN FOR OUR FREE SELF-PUB PANEL THIS SUNDAY!
POEM A DAY – Sept 8 & Panel Reminder!
HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL! The memories rushed in... Elementary Schoolyard Tag chasing giancarlolove in my heartfear in his eyeswhen caughthe denied my kissso I kicked himwhere the sundon’t shinehe cried& I felt akindred painin my hearttook thepunishmentfrom the principalnever did thatagain, the kickingbut, o, the painof young love’sdenial lasts 2. Fun Fair tables filledwith yard… Continue reading POEM A DAY – Sept 8 & Panel Reminder!
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