
I
will
double
no, triple
numbers in this rhyme,
expanding, contracting, in beautiful sync,
like stars in the night sky, plotting their course in time.

I
will
double
no, triple
numbers in this rhyme,
expanding, contracting, in beautiful sync,
like stars in the night sky, plotting their course in time.
I wonder as I watch headlights sweep the windows, counting arrivals.The night before feels quietly cold as cars unload the cold.Away in a hallway, suitcases lean like they have finished their work.It’s beginning to sound like everyone talking at once, then listening.We wish you would come in, the door held open, arms already raised.It came…
Stricken by shameful fortune,Master declines to take in truth:Without hapless, humble helpers,Your wealth wouldn’t see much growth. They demand we dedicate endless daysAnd nights to increase their profit marginsLining pockets with silver and gold While worker wages remain bitterly cold This pitiless pattern continues day by dayClock in clock out in exchange for hourly pay‘Till…
I yearn for puffy clouds painted pink by Sahara sands.
Get Out The screen in my palm recallsfalls, Costa Rica to Iceland,sand stretching across California,Hawaii, Panama, Florida, Spain.Sun and salt still spray the frame. I scroll the towers I have scaledand stood beneath:Eiffel, Sagrada Familia, Empire State.Great Sand Dunes, Corralejo, Arches,Mount Teide’s shadow, Rainier too.Mountains that tell me to lift my eyes. Plates of food…
Droplets descend on dry river beds delivering desperate hope.
This poem explores the emotional landscape of a high school teacher’s week, from the frustrations of Wednesday to the relief and joy of Friday and Saturday, ending with the hesitant anticipation of another week. It’s a poignant reflection on the dedication and resilience inherent in teaching, capturing the silent battles and victories experienced in the classroom.