My "Last" Real Summer
My “Last” Real Summer Lemonade sweet and tart, Asphalt Warm and smooth, I haven’t learned to be smart, And I’m losing my last tooth. I’ve...
Summer Scrapes
Summer Scrapes God bless the spring winds that whip my face. Refuge from disgrace. Campfires have long burnt out the burn out, Spinning...
Moment of Impact
1. "Mom, I wanna see the stars tonight!" I didn't have swim practice in the morning, and I wanted to go somewhere, do something. The news...
Baby Blanket
Blue, purple, brown and blue- Long enough for my arms, And soft as a flannel ought to be. I left you in the park, In my swim bag, Upon...
Potatoes and Dreams
Mom's side left Ireland, Soon after the "great potato famine." My dad's side dry-farmed the land, all the potatoes that they could cram...
To my dearest,
I didn’t know All the things I didn’t show. You didn’t hear “I got you” In your ear. But I said it. ... I love you- Don’t forget it.