The Middle Way

Under a blanket of stars,
above the earth’s footprint — 
I walk the middle path

Moment

For Parkland

I went to the protest

Company

Come now, my friend, show it to me
Your shredded heart, your misery
Let it be cooked as you ask why
A feast fit for the beast called I

One step closer?

Solitaire and silent on an empty train,
A boy looks at a blank, blurry reflection…
Rails… diagonal rays interfere with the view…

Full Moon in Time

Outside your bedroom window,
lighting up the nighttime sky,
reflections of light, on loan from the sun,
What shadows therefore…

Moving On

You’ve come out from under your rock
To say hello, return my calls
Even though they are 6 months old
You’re at a loose end
Would love to…

Enough To Eat

Hangry, blood sugar defeat
The stomach cacophony
Empty gurgling rumblings
On repeat
Involuntary reaction
The lack of fuel
Feeling a…

big Ugly . . .

Corrosive Grease and wrenches torn

Untitled Haiku 53

On their upward path 
Eyes following outstretched arms 
The child tracks the doves