Category Archives: Creative writing

To my daughter on her first anniversary

When you and Mom came to my room here I was asleep. You appeared in yellow gauzy oversmocks and plastic gloves, you trying  to Tie a mask, entering the biohazard zone. Your half-term belly and smile And both your wits … Continue reading

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Deja View

I know it’s déjà vu; give me a break. But I have sat on this porch Watching this same heartbreaking scene That plays daily in front of our cottage For so many years And the only thing disappointing about it … Continue reading

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Haiku (11)

Writing until light Draws insects out of the dark And into the ink

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