One week a year, Eleven Sisters gather From east and west and far across the sea, From south and north we come, we who would rather Abandon lives, though temporarily, To court sad Melpomene and to laugh With Thalia, with Polyhymnia To sing on creativity's behalf, And hope our families are blessed by Hestia, For … Continue reading July 11: Word Sisters

A texted photo of the dogs asleep, Their legs askew. Laughing in awe and mirth At strength and balance, sitting in a heap After I lost my own, upon the earth. Dramatic readings of e-mails from work. Absurdly wonderful orchestral fusions. Receiving e-mailed queries with a smirk From someone next to me who's in seclusion. … Continue reading July 10: Treat Retreat

When asked to write a story in ten days The only way that I know to succeed Is stealing bits of time from work and play, And then converting them to what I need. But by the time the story is submitted, The spring of inspiration has run dry; To prime the pump is not … Continue reading June 20: Refilling the Well