Alexithymia – May 1, 2025

Can you see it Essence of atoms given off Particles making us take the next step After step, after step Each drip stained, magnified Foot prints washed over It’s there With all it’s intensity Quietly, shifting

Hello! Thank you for all of your support over the past however many years. DoRee Melnic has been a tremendous outlet and support system for me. I hope you too have been able to take something with you. I feel my wounds scarring up, and need to step away. I did not start DoRee with … Continue reading

Anastomosis – March 20, 2024

They have no idea Their soft skin And the way laughter bounces around I am a dark cloud A dark cloud Only because I know I know the light that shines on them Because I know The dark without the light Would not exist If not for the other https://youtu.be/-9t_SwPN31s?si=cnXIqeahXmWIqgIx VOILÀ - LYRICS Listen to … Continue reading Anastomosis – March 20, 2024

Flush – April 11, 2022

I want you to hear me You are amazing I didn’t even know it When you landed in my lap I was and am the broken one But a single person can only contain so much And I live in constant fear You are going to notice To realize Truly I am no better Than … Continue reading Flush – April 11, 2022

Brevity – January 2, 2024

A glimpse out the glass door One leaf was up on it’s edge doing cartwheels across the frozen tundra It had a bounce to it’s step While the buttery morning light illuminated it’s glory Losing my mind in the time it took to go it’s path Laying motionless in the short winter grass Traveling with … Continue reading Brevity – January 2, 2024

Talking to you…December 30, 2023

Happy 72nd birthday mom (pretty sure, yes, 72). I guess I have been thinking about you on your birthday for the past few years…it’s felt good to remember. As good as it can feel. The tears still come, and all too often, I love you. ~~~ Talking to you…Today 12/30/2019 Today is my mom’s 67th … Continue reading Talking to you…December 30, 2023

Stripped Down – January 19, 2023

The light twinkles In a reflection Of all the things I have been and want to be It’s lonely looking out the door Once you’ve decided to leave Walking over the ashes Of everything that stood in the way Spitting and thrashing Hating it all Really hating it all Pounding Always in the same spot … Continue reading Stripped Down – January 19, 2023

Talking to you…6/13/20

PARTS AND PIECES The Red Dodge I had to be four, because my mom picked me up from preschool that day. I remember the building: hot paper, glue, ink, and the bold scent of must. My classroom was in the basement of the town’s Parks and Rec center. Other than the smells, I only remember … Continue reading Talking to you…6/13/20