Absent Friend

More Than These

More Than These More than Tita’s keysand the Ferris wheel birthmarkbelow my Havana Gold knee.More than secrecy,smoky Cohiba eyes,more than … More

The Forest’s Edge

I saw this painting on the top floor of the Louvre last summer, and she’s been sitting on my camera … More

The Things Unsaid

After a busy day toggling teaching and summertime parenting, I managed to find time to write a petite pen. This … More

The Magician’s Assistant

Behold!The magician’s assistant.Do not be fooled by her complexionshe is more than decoration.Tucked in the folds of her habit,the master’s … More

The Copper Scroll

As much as I resist schedules, I’m thinking Tuesday might be a lovely day to post a new Petite Pen. … More

Green Light, Go!

In the Closet of a Stranger’s Land

My heart is a clothing bagstashed in the closet of a stranger’s land.The hung costumes attack.Treguna Mekoides and Trecorum Satis … More

Full Moon Serenade

This was created for the Late Night Poets Ekphrastic Radio show to be aired on Saturday, May 28th. So, I … More

Don’t Be Coy

A petite pen to tide over a tough Tuesday. 30 words or less to the artwork below. If you feel … More

Cosmic Grooming

A late-night petite pen request on this busy Tuesday. 15-25 words divined from the painting “Higher Self” by Spooky Girl. … More

NaPoWriMo #21~The Marginal Sea

The Marginal Sea A girl with a dragon tattoo,petite dark chocolate frame,spikes of neon blue.

A Strong Specimen

A little brevity to take us through Thursday. A petite pen request. 30 words or less to Ron Hick’s painting, … More

Full Moon Feast

Book Cover Lover

Dear Readers, This is a late-night write inspired by the artwork of Vladimir Kush. It is an adult in nature, … More

Buttonhole Flower

A bit of brevity to snack on this Thursday. A petite pen request for this painting –“Alma in Red” by … More

NaPoWriMo #2 Winter Feast

After Candlemas,my sister slips on her holly tights,buttons a branching blouse,her chest, two small plumsfit for a stocking,her toes, sleds … More

Hoarfrost

A bit of brevity for the midweek slump. This is a petite pen request for this -before service image. Write … More

The City is a Serving Tray

The boulevard is on display.The city is a serving tray. Watchtower kettle brewsa secret blend of leaves,steeps the perfect recipe. … More

Queen Conch

Give me true love’s kiss.Climb inside my conch shellto live in melded bliss.

Gray-Green

She’s a post,a steel rail;me, in another formswirled in high thread count sheets.We fucked our way through three cities,but we … More

Story Time Sunday #45

This week’s story time was inspired by a photograph of Buddhist monks attending the Makha Bucha celebrations at the Wat … More

Watercolor Woman

Tell me about your first. But she was a pathetic palette, love,a watercolor woman withdrip-dry hydrangea bush eyes,over-saturated skin,sea sponge … More

The Angel of Dread

Story Time Sunday #43

The photo that inspired today’s story was taken on January 26th in Surabaya, Indonesia. It depicts an Indonesian devotee cleansing … More