Tinywords
The following is a collection of my poems that have appeared on Tinywords, arranged with the
most recent appearance first. Click the dates to see each original publication
on Tinywords, together with sometimes
extensive comments. Except for 2011 and later postings, these poems were published elsewhere before appearing on Tinywords. long sermon— biscuits and crayons passed along the pew 19 April 2019 bills due— in my dream the endless stairs 26 November 2018 unpacked box on the kitchen table— foreign headlines 10 May 2017 traffic stop the neon buddha tries to claim diplomatic immunity family reunion— the camera timer goes off too soon 13 May 2016 late show on TV— I finish cleaning up for the cleaning lady 1 April 2016 fox on the trail— your hand held up to my chest only so far onto the beach tracks of a wheelchair 6 March 2015 + a firefly’s glow against her palm passed to mine 12 April 2011 night jog— sparks from a train rounding a turn 6 April 2011 toll booth lit for Christmas— from my hand to hers warm change 24 December 2009 Valentine’s Day— she reminds me to fasten my seatbelt + 14 February 2008 first date— letting her put snow down my neck 31 December 2007 first snow . . . the children’s hangers clatter in the closet 13 December 2007 meteor shower . . . a gentle wave wets our sandals 22 November 2007 + first cold night— the click of your domino as we play by the fire 9 November 2007 + relaxing my arm butterfly on the bullseye 20 August 2007 summer moonlight the potter’s wheel slows 31 July 2007 crackling beach fire— we hum in place of words we can’t recall 4 July 2007 spring breeze— the pull of her hand as we near the pet store 7 May 2007 tourists talking in several languages— the glassblower exhales 20 April 2007 reading in bed my pulse flickering the lightly held bookmark 13 March 2007 |