number 63

Maybe
The heart wanders, the eyes climb
aboard, your hips cast off ropes,
and the hands ride waves in tow.

number 62

Dad's Lullaby
A murder of crows scraw, cry,
sing a song in these woods of
my father's deep loneliness.

number 61

New Moon
Every star hung from leafless
trees, words dangled from frosty
breaths we let go of, walking.

number 60

Cat in the Sack
Tabby won't let me read, wants
her pets, wants her tickles, purrs
the book from my wanted hands.

number 59

No Angels
Six of us stand in the snow
waiting for the howling wind
to gust, set blaze to the night.

number 58

Diner Rush, New Year's Morning
Screaming eggs heavy waitress
first greasy hours smoking
toast more coffee more coffee.

number 57

In My Lap
The cat ignored me for weeks.
Tonight she makes the climb, and
curls, thrums, asks me no questions.