Synopsis:

Poems that explore the idea of self and how that self is strengthened and abraded by relationships. The poems coalesce around the condition of mortality--not a specific death, although these also occur, but the state of being mortal.

 

 

 

Book Excerpt:

"The Moon Makes Its Own Plea"

 Nothing gets done

except existence. Sky

with its undirected patience.

Light carrying on

from window to window.

 

There are ashes in the fireplace.

I hold the grit of my life iin my hands.

The starlings, chattering wildly,

witness, but cannot grant.

 

What chance do I have 

against perfection? Even Jacob

would not let the angels go

without a blessing.

 

Last night I woke myself from a dream

crying, Let me stay!

 

Ditto the moon.

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Poetry Collection

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