We untangle our hopes — Lights shine bright near us, Broadcasting fragile hope, Tangled wishes for better. We’d like to go back To blithe assumptions Of the way that things are, How life is to be lived. The ones who tried Doing all the things They’ve always done Are sad, confused, Interrogating the past: Was…

No matter who stands in the way — Listen The sounds of truth Boiling from the inside We can no longer find a way To hold Bristling Late-breaking news Across the evening wire How this took place no one can say Or know Breaking All want of rule Nothing left but desire No moment to doubt or delay But go…

A Poem — Bright red bows, cute little elves colorful twinkling lights a fun and funny assortment of figures, small animals, and trinkets on the tree Homes decked with decorative wreaths and glowing bulbs- all vivid emblems heralding the season of giving and celebration Once the consummate scrooge, I held a critical disdain that…

Let the words transcribe you — If you want to be a poet be prepared for an adventure it might begin with a faint nudge from a well inside a tap, tap, tap like rain or snow or the cocoon of fog gracing a window. It’s a knowing you can’t hide. It might begin with an…