Monthly Archives: February 2022

Art

You describe the light.I’m trying to catch the sound.Existence expressed.

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A Little Change

Traditions form within a week for me,and I adhere to them with loyalty.Somewhat indicative of OCD,I spend my time with regularity.Until I intersect epiphany,and notice I’m too jammed diurnally.It’s then I look at how I’m using time,and turn from solitaire … Continue reading

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The Latest Gift

It’s never easy buying gifts for Mom.She’s uber-practical – if she can’t seea need or it’s not her idea, her palmis in the air, between herself and me,declaring she can’t use it, and what’s more,insisting that I take the item … Continue reading

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Scone

Securing more ricotta to explore,I baked with herbs and egg a low-carb scone.I cut rosemary sprigs outside my door,and trimmed the thyme I bought and toted home.Green onions finely chopped and almond flourwere whisked with egg and cheese to make … Continue reading

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Near Two Years

It’s nearly been 2 years since we were freeto interact in person or in place.The virus and the rudeness wreck the race. We thought in terms of weeks for you and me –restricted from a visit face to face.It’s nearly … Continue reading

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Choreography

If moving two steps forward/one step backdescribes a lack of progress in complaint,discouraging as you renew attack,suggesting where your efforts were too faint,perhaps you should engage in self-restraintand give your chosen strategy a chance.Your progress isn’t obvious or quaint,and now … Continue reading

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Remember When?

Remember when a 4 year-old could ailand nobody would run an antigenevaluation? Parents didn’t flail.Remember when? No talk included PCR back then.We caught a cold and griped, but wouldn’t rail.We didn’t fret at viral origin. We never cared what you … Continue reading

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Herniation

In over 30 days away from thoseI’m used to hanging with, two days a week,although I exercised after I rosemost days, exhaling with good breath technique,I had occasion for surprise to speakto me – percussively, about my spine.In hoists and … Continue reading

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For 20 Days

I write these lines on two two twenty-two.Admiring the number of the date,and knowing 20 days ahead I’ll viewan even longer set, I’ll set a goal(or 2!) for head and heart. Each day I’ll doa little thinking in a foreign … Continue reading

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Ricotta Cake

Ricotta lemon muffins were my trywhen I was home alone last week and bored.I wandered to the market but, oh my,I couldn’t find the extract. Walking towardmy kitchen I thought juice could substitute –the Internet confirmed that with advice.Without the … Continue reading

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