July 4th Fireworks
[Third place winner in the Storytelling Contest non fiction category.] Have you ever seen fireworks in broad daylight? Often associated as a nocturnal sighting, I was mesmerized to hear them implode above us on July 4th, 2020.
Grief
I stumble into the room, fumbling over sensible greetings
Everything I Ever Hoped For
Dreams turned to memories; Golden, like pictures in the ocean sunset; It was everything I ever hoped for
Tinderdating
Swipe, swipe, left-right, swipe, This one, that one, they’re all hype.
Heavens on Sunday March
White concrete poured poorly, The edges pink and undercooked.
Summer & Winter
She was right. I don’t know what love is I’ve seen it, and received it, but never given it Or...
Listen
Listen to the rhythm of the Bang bang bang, To the sounds and the dance of this Din
The Salton Sea
You probably haven't heard of it, but the Salton Sea is the largest lake in California as seen from above...
First patient
Shelter clinic opens every Thursday at six, First time seeing a “real” patient, I’m waiting at the door.
Greater Than I
All that is good in nature respects its power. The crash of waves against rocky shores seems uncontrolled and even...