Recalibration #2

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Eyes still closed Barely re-entering awareness from a nap I am floating up More like surfacing Slowly From the deep deep Wondering in a mere moment or two Whether to continue up To full consciousness Or to let go more … Read More

Ticking Clocks

posted in: Poems 2

I love the sound of the ticking clock in the quiet house I hear it saying “all is well, all is well, all is well.” Sending its message through the pleasantly empty rooms In a way that immediately quiets my … Read More

Later that Night I Held an Atlas

posted in: Poems 2

later that night i held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered where does it hurt? it answered everywhere everywhere everywhere                                —Warsan Shire   Heart breaking, I wondered, what can I do? And … Read More

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