Category: Poetry

I once wanted a treehouse in a backyard, a ladder leading up to safe square freedom.

I overhear a love story of seafaring Phoenicians.

At bedtime, during stay-overs, Listerine became gin Bathroom doors stayed locked as we kept our mouths full Pretended to savor the taste of liquor The sink counter, our night-time bar and place Where we picked up our men.

They’re angry at having to deal with this, at their sons being young and destructive and stupid enough to get caught.

How can you live and leave in a breath as the door closes

Pre- Raphaelite beauty in L. L. Bean talking Gerard Manley Hopkins I so wanted to be you