2021 Inauguration

only blue today
as we hope for a future
better than our past

Black Tuesday

a busted-lip morn
as i mourn this stage of life:
dry. unforgiving.

Dreary Drought

even in winter 
the creek’s reflection persists
(a skeletal view)

My Mythili

one day at a time
I’ll win back my little one
(no longer little)

Holding On

a soft Saturday 
to soften life’s hard edges
with kindness and calm

Sludge

my life in a meal:
always trying for the pic
always missing it

(Im)permanence

this choice will break me
no matter what i decide.
so i should decide. 

(Re)solution

ironic notice

as the words come flooding in

(yet i can’t stop them)

no. i had no plan.

no plan for any of this.

(nor a solution).

Puppy Thoughts

Mama, a salad?

is that what i wanted?

you know me better

instead i’ll cuddle

as sweet as the day is long

keeping your night warm

How Should I Live?

like La Reina

finding comfort in each space

no matter size; sun