Seven cars “SCREE!” on by. The third in line seems to sigh. White-sprayed letters on canvas gray; The other tags have less to say. “This is freedom?” Who asked the train this dire question? I humbly submit this suggestion: Someone awake, who knows the truth Of shackled minds and stifled youth. “This is freedom?” […]
I was ten when my father died. The doctor told my mother drinking is what caused the liver failure and ultimately led to his death. There are two things I remember most about him: First, I loved my father and no one could replace him. Second, my father loved to fish and I believe he […]
As the world around me sleeps I spend the darkest hours Pouring over Facebook pages Of the three girls who died And the three who survived But will be scarred In every way imaginable For life I’m studying photos, messages Seeking clues about why Why these kids and not mine Crime-riddled neighborhoods? Drug and alcohol […]
When we left there was no plan. It was just the two of us, Todd’s car, an atlas rolled up next to my feet and the western sky. Todd wanted to drive. I was itching to take photos. By the time we reached Illinois we still didn’t know where we would spend the night. Todd […]
Touch of embers Lit fire to the soul Three day burn With no cure but time This ancient blood letting A curse of a cure Still I return Touch of embers Joyfully devouring Freshly healed wounds Reason dimmed Judgment tossed in the wind When it all feels so right Does it all feels so wrong […]
