Everyone got sick,

Places started to close down,

We had to wear masks.

More social distance,

Two very painful vaccines,

And smaller events.

We still wore our masks,

And washed our hands a lot,

So we could keep clean.

After booster shots,

Things started back to normal,

Still some Zoom meetings.

Some people still sick,

Now we can see each other,

With hugs and kisses....

Yes, I like that boy

Is what I say to myself

Knowing it’s not true

Ace, aromantic

The words make my mind dizzy

Who even am I?

Over and over

I take quizzes on my phone

One outcome remains

I’m sick of doubting

I look at you, lift my chin

And tell you the truth

Rainbows fill the streets

Proudly, I wear my colors

This is who I am...

Moment:

Kids are burnt alive

I see it with my own eyes

House engulfed in flames

1 Year:

Scenes stay in my head

Guilt eats away at my mind

Why am I not dead

2 Years:

I wish I was there

In the burning broken home

I am so alone

3 Years:

I have found the one

To replace all the others

Fill my emptiness

4 years:

Pain Dissipating

Sorrow is flying away

Though still they remain...

I found your body

In the midnight countryside

Cold snow empty road

Memory of sound

Click click click of hazard lights

Radio static

Hair and hide to dust

I bring you a gift of earth

Old bones breathe new air

Now gather yourself

And let me transduce your ghost

Into quiet space

I found your body

Live with me in country air

Where were you going?...

Sitting on the floor

Sharp breaths; Rocking back and forth

They can Never know

My thoughts are consumed

And I feel oh so doomed

I hope they don’t know

I know myself now

But am still A bit afraid

I don’t want to tell

I might be ready

But I second guess myself

I will tell them soon

I am confident

I just hope I am ready

Mom, Dad, I am Bi...

I am learning you

How our hands touch, your smile

Blackberries in spring

New parts of you bloom

Bright through the twisting thicket

Fireflies at woods edge

We touch, the comfort

Of years between our edges

Soft rain on the skin

Love made someone new

A deep river growing wider

Honeysuckle drifts

I have fallen deep

Into the habit of love

Cricketsong from high grass...

Umbrellas bloom bright,

Neon carrots, purple beans—

A rainbow in rain.

Rain drumbeats on tents,

Lively chatter, laughter bursts—

Market hums alive.

Soggy socks squelching,

Pickle jars cool, smooth as glass—

Textures weave a quilt.

Mint mingles with mud,

Popcorn popping, earthy steam—

A scent kaleidoscope....

2024

Blue walls are crumbling

How quickly the conjurors are melting away

2025

Budget papers leaked insiders

Not wholly true but close enough

2026

Half term Oranges

And other even more

cumbersome metaphors

2027

Blue walls are still dissolving

with toxic microplasticity

2028

Five years pass, sheep are grazing

in what seem mostly greener fields...

Mustang roars, wind sings,

Back roads map our wild hearts' flight—

Soundgarden blaring.

Hard times, thin wallets,

Love's fabric stretched, yet unfrayed—

Somehow made ends meet.

Storms brew, harsh words clash,

Warm and happy home turns cold.

Still, we chose to stay.

Sorry’s never said,

Broken heart full of regret.

Death swept you away.

New dawn, life renews,

Past love rests in heart's chamber—...

Year One:

Love blooms, hearts entwined,

Vows exchanged, forever bind,

Two souls, unified.

Year Two:

Tiny hands, so sweet,

New life brings joy, love complete,

Mom and Dad’s embrace.

Year Three:

Dark clouds gather near,

Husband strikes, igniting fear,

Shattered dreams, tears fall.

Year Four:

Courage found within,

Precious child she must defend.

Heart heavy, but brave.

Year Five:

Healing l...