It’s all transitional. (2014)

Mississippi bridges,in rust and trust and trust again,we pray to you,please do not dunk us river-side.    Pray with your hand out the window,    making waves in the air-currents,    loving the cool breeze from the waves.Mississippi bridges.    Pray with your eyes on them stars,    on them clounds,    on blue skies and rain-storms.Please, please don’t fail.I’ve got …

introvert (2013)

ain’t it sad,my affection ain’t dead-set,my passion ain’t locked yet.I got this flittin’ pixie nature,I got this pissin’ vapid stature. ain’t it sad,ain’t it sad,ain’t it sad? ain’t it sad I can’t commit?    ‘n one ‘n only ‘n only,    just got the one,    only ‘n one. growin’ up in old drafty houses,growin’ up in good …

I’m not saying my race and gender don’t deserve a little Karma. (2013)

Just thought I’d point out,That it’s one hell of a juxtaposition,To Know you’re read in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England,And other places, thanks to the beauty of this internet,By one young woman who chose, of all things, my poetry collection to help her learn English. I’m not saying I’m famous, or even well read,But …