Rain and Summer
To the Anniversary. July This is an art poem A poem about art As all poems actually are August Love … Continue Reading Rain and Summer
Summer and Rain
To the downpour April When it rains in April, it comes down hard and fast and fills everything up like … Continue Reading Summer and Rain
Winter and Summer
To the end of winter. January. Into the fire. Some people get really sad and anxious about turning 30. There is … Continue Reading Winter and Summer
December
Dear December, I’m not very good at saying goodbye. I tend to over utilize distraction or denial to process everything. … Continue Reading December
November
Dear November, You saved me. Or rather, you helped me save myself. I spent the year marking time as it … Continue Reading November
October
Dear October, A word about politics. Imagine there were four people, each with unique muscle stiffness in their necks. One’s … Continue Reading October
September
Dear September, So if July and August were about holding on to what is most precious in my life, I … Continue Reading September
August
Dear August, The spotlight of clarity. I am not sure why I remember at the end of the summer, what … Continue Reading August
July
Dear July, I began this year with your friend January, and January’s good friends Hope, Joy and Anticipation. Joy does … Continue Reading July
June
Dear June, How wrapped up in my nostalgia you are. Layered with my childhood summer holidays, I have only to … Continue Reading June
May
Dear May, I hope you would indulge me by sharing this letter with one other person. Really the only person … Continue Reading May
April
Dear April, This is my understanding of hands. They hold and contain only when they are cupped. Fully extended, they … Continue Reading April
March
Dear March, I am surprised to admit that I find a certain kinship with you. You arrive swiftly, quietly and … Continue Reading March
February
Dear February, In my life you have always been a reminder month. A reminder of how short life can be … Continue Reading February
January
Dear January, I came to you as I do every year, with all my hopes and fears tightly bunched in … Continue Reading January
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