Category Archives: travel

For the Dooleys. 18 of 30.

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I know this poet who is really a painter, who draws himself with hand on forehead while a shadow of himself made up of millions of tiny men taps on his shoulder. He talks like New York has teeth made … Continue reading →

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6 of 30. Going

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Shadow mirror talks back through Chrysler building spire. Short hair sticks up in places. The sun on my face makes a cat of me. Wake slow as vine on stacked brick. Mother loves her own. Preacher man daddy gave me … Continue reading →

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Best Gift Idea Ever

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

I met Yeun at Holy Apostle’s Soup Kitchen in Chelsea. We get to talking. He came here to see this girl… The trip doesn’t work out at planned, but Yeun is a romantic at heart. He still had a month … Continue reading →

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Leaving in Sleep

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

The words don’t stop just because the F train is coming. The east river at dusk is melted bullet, helicopter choppy and grey. Lisa Hannigan, you goddess. You siren, sing me to sleep while Miriam studies with her desk lamp … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Ride Back

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

The sun has set before I am out of class since Tuesday (Sunday). Daylight Savings Time hurts things, too.

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18 of 31. October 29, 2011

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

I read Rimbaud on the M14D until the bus driver turned my stomach. The little boy behind me, with a mop of blonde hair told me he liked my hat, and asked his dad for a 68 Camaro for his … Continue reading →

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11 of 31. Tuesday

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

This morning’s ride was in a 20% chance of rain shower. I didn’t mind because riding through it is better than taking the 1 train during rush hour with a bike. The west side bike path is my favorite stretch … Continue reading →

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Movement

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Would that I could I cannot they take polaroids on the camera chained to the bench and angels gather around me; I swat at them because I am trying to write and there are always miracles interfering with what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Summer Feature Calendar!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Here are some wonderful venues I am being featured at in the upcoming months.  Check them out!   6/19/11 Sunday 4 pm- The Beat Hour The Bowery Poetry Club. New York, NY 7/21/11 Thursday 6:30 pm- The Inspired Word @Nexxus Lounge.  New … Continue reading →

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30 of 30. The Move

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

It didn’t feel like leaving for Indiana. It felt like an arms race a cold war and the baby turned her head so slowly to watch us all. Weeks later the beds are screwed together the bookshelves are nailed to … Continue reading →

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