How I Write (Free Verse Poem)
past, present, future dawn, noon, dusk recorder loose leaf paper coloring book note pad, sticky note napkin, journal wall bathroom stall pen pencil sharpie highlighter computer fingerprint manuscripts written in blood


The Moon's Reflection of the Sun (Sonnet Poem)
Lovers’ names carved in a Greenville oak tree First, a promise ring when he left. Then, a proposal with his uncle’s ring Finally, an official butterfly birthstone ring Persian restaurant, sweet peach tea, Honeymoon carriage ride, a love so true Open mic trips, poems, and music Attraction, Jillian’s Bar parties,’ dirty dances No slip up to the lips, oily back massages Chances taken. June in the city Flirtatious eyes meet her smile. Trip to Korea canceled Love in the wedding ai


Dear Sheltered (Dramatic Monologue Poem)
origami rose purchase today for just a dollar. treat/yourself/treat your lover we are not promised tomorrow! hire me i’m qualified, i assure you, you will be satisfied! no address, no smart phone, on my application i lied. shower gyms, grocery store samples, grateful for that aid dumpster dive time Goat Feathers café serves patrons margaritas with lemon lime. shops full of holiday treats, half-eaten sandwich on the street three-time divorcee, child support, alimony my sad def

