Poems for my Boys

“Fuyu no Hanashi,” from the anime “Given” (English)

Just like a sprinkling of snow left in the shade When spring arrives, these feelings, they will stay What words are there to clear my bed of love? And should I even want to try when everything that blooms grows to look like you? Your life was lost to winter’s edge, and you’ve no more …

Beating

She holds his heart in her hands. Bloody to the elbows, it throbs against her fingertips.

To Trust (the great societal “you”)

I am not supposed to trust you. I am not supposed to trust that you won't throw me under the bus, or slam the door in my face, or whisper my secrets into unfriendly ears. I am not to speak with you as though I believe in you. I am not supposed to think the …

Headache, Day 4 (poem)

Headache, Day 4 evicted eyes and eviscerated capillaries are ace bandages that together bind my skull

At Least There’s Some Beauty in That (a reflection, with premise)

I don't even know what I'm doing. I should be writing a challenge piece. I don't even know. This reflection came about because Keiko nominated me for a "One Lovely Blogger" Award; it got me thinking about things my audience may not know about me (for purposes of fulfilling the challenge requirements). I love having …

Hypochondria (Or “Just an Everyday Moment”) – poem

Hypochondria—Or, Just an Everyday Moment My heart beats too hard and too fast throbbing in time with my temples the moment I sit in the chair and start to write. Light-headed, suddenly feeling an overwhelming need to catch my breath I close my sore eyes and wonder if the end days draw nearer for everyone …