The boulevard is on display.The city is a serving tray. Watchtower kettle brewsa secret blend of leaves,steeps the perfect recipe. … More
Tag: Travels
Eyeing the Quadrille #147
Björn is the host for tonight’s Quadrille #147, a 44-word poem containing the word “eye.” I was inspired by my visit … More
One Last Roll
My lips are a purple neon portal, my brainis a bug zapper at a gas station c-storeoff interstate 95. I … More
Mountains are meant to be crossed
I crossed the longest mountain range overnight in a Boeing 757, last row from the back right by the restrooms. … More
The Medusa Sun
Parc Du Tharbor
Raspberry sorbet rests in a cone of foliage; nature’s double scoop.
Creases in the Charm
Woven wood flairtwo-tone rattan chairsof cafe in open airpetit le plat, grand la note,creases in the charm. Brown tower ballgownsparkling … More
The Sacred Heart
TWT-SPARKS
Come play in the fairy dust. Instead of coveting shooting stars, wish on the bioluminescent bay, drippings of the angels.
Ocean-view Dream
Pocketless, seamlessthe chill of the wind–a reminder that nowis the only moment we’re in. One day’s warm breezeis another’s needy, … More
La Belle Époque
Cafe Parisienne,gilted fixtures gleam,tired tilt, tabletop crash.Nom de dieu! Broken glass.A glimpse of baguette thighs,smoke-filled Chablis eyes.Hold me for the … More
The Tired Diplomat
Mr. Bump and I decided to turn an old piece of art that was hanging on his bedroom wall into … More
Confucian Cockscomb
This poem had a lot of heart and potential, but deserved more attention, so I decided to rework it with … More
Bubbly Beach Life
The fizzy waves misbehaveand flirt with silk stocking shores.The hours shrink like circles of shade,coral negligees cast on ocean floors.
The Venetian Face
The Venetian face is fadedlampshades of blushing pinkbuildings trimmed in handmade lacehide rotted wood beneath. Antique glass-blown cheeksVenetian lilac window … More
The Venetian Debate
“We’ve gone past that same gondola stand three times.” I’m certain because against the brick are the same two unused … More
Austrian Agape Alps
Layer after layer of mountain viewlike an expensive cake–granite, limestone, crystalfoggy icing, filling of lapis lazulicooling in view. Lopsided meringue … More
Raclette Romance
Fingers warm against my abdomena Raclette, burning and dripping sweat,and I need to melt yet, againstthe hardest parts of Greco-Roman. … More