Monthly Archives: November 2006

Election Night

Waiting to know if you are loved admired lauded chosen or—–—–—–dismissed and with that –—-dismissal wondering if there be a little —–disagreement —–hatred —–prejudice —–repulsion forming the decision How can you sit listening to the radio in the background watching … Continue reading

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Deadline

As the brain taps out and the deadline looms body and soul are trapped and locked in a cage on a rail that circles this room circles this room like the hands of a clock that ticks without speaking and … Continue reading

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Cenotaph

An empty grave — that’s “cenotaph” in books; so here we stand by emptiness, and weep and guns’ salute and words and flags and deep sad silent prayers we overflow like brooks, And jets fly overhead: we keep our looks … Continue reading

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