Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Salvation


the smell of a crimson rose
forever beneath my nose.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Shawn

He said, "A beer with a hamburger
is heaven."

I smiled and
rolled with laughter.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Anytime

You have a permanent
bed in my heart.
Lay down anytime
you like.

The Need

The need is
so powerful
it turns Jews
into gentiles,
Christians
into athiests,
Muslims
into dust.

Friday, July 18, 2008

The Book Seller



The swirl and swing
of his words
were nice---
all greens
and blues and yellows.

I wonder
what his reds
are like---
all warm and
plump and
mellow?

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Bells

Tuck and Patti?
Rings bells,
sweetens memories.

Things I Remember

He pulled up.
Driving her car.
Cool as a cucumber.
No long explanations.
I got in the back seat.
We went to his dad's place.
He put a record on.
Smiled at me.
Softened his eyes.
I froze with desire.
Stared at his lips.
The jazz was good.
Horns filled my ears.
The second hand paused.
Moments too short.
He left the room.
Now time to go.
Hurt and confused.
Still wanting more.
My heart sank fast.
It waxed the floor.