Category: Poetry
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Meatballs
Every time I make meatballs I think of my grandmothers. I wonder how far down the trunk Of my family tree One would have to travel To find the first woman In my lineage Who made meatballs For her family. It is not a family recipe I found it on the internet And changed it […]
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On the New Moon
Beloved, There is nothing in this universe That is not for you. Every kiss exists To fall upon your cheek, Every song To entice your soul to dance, There is not a soul Who does not wish To dance with you, For all of creation Resides within the rhythm Of your heartbeat – You need […]
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Grief
Is not an energy That can be cleared With sage Or good intentions. It demands To be felt fully, Because after all – It only grows In the void Where love Once flourished, And love’s wounds Run soul-deep.
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A Pandemic Season
This chapbook includes all of the poems that I wrote from August – November 2020 and was compiled for my Illness, Healing, and Health class at Starr King. You can see the full book, which includes 24 poems and a brief introduction at the link below. Feedback is absolutely cherished. You can reach me by […]
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A Prayer for Election Week
Goddess, Spirit, God,Love of many names,of no names,and of names too intimate to speak –grant us comfort,for we are all living with fear. Yes, all of us –those who whimper,those who hyperventilate,those who disengage,those whose anger and vitriolbetray the terrorlurking beneath our confidence. May we all rest. May we surrenderto the beauty of our dreams,to […]
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Midway
Alternate Title: Leave Room for Jesus 2005 At the Midway Middle School Spring FormalPre-pubescent girls wear white t-shirtsUnder their sparkly dresses –Their preachers,And their mothers,Afraid that someone might think them immodest. The bus driverPulls over to yell and prayEvery time someone says, “goddamn” –And scolds meFor sitting next to a high school boy. I do […]
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Soul Chatter
Dancing on a moonbeam, They ask,“What if we go to Earth next?” They scoff.“I’ve never known ofA more toxic planet.” “I’ve heard of two,” they reply.“And besides, they have Love there.” “What,” they asked,An immortal soul bewildered, “is that?” “It’s this,” they say,Gesturing to all of the Universe.“But you feel it.” “What is feeling?That sounds […]
HP Rivers 