Before Words
By the time it is written down it hasalready passed. Even the animals,the brute beasts of the fields, dumband blind … Read More “Before Words”
Tag: poetry
Falling Into the Well
While looking for the way, we fall into the only placewhere we can quench our thirst. The way is not out there. … Read More “Falling Into the Well”
Why Poetry is Well Suited for Space Work
Why did I think she had eyes thecolor of feces and sweat dipping tainted hairs white as burning phosphorous? What is wrongwith … Read More “Why Poetry is Well Suited for Space Work”
The Devil of Omniscience
You always get what you want. Everythingcoming in must come out. Intimately. Moving together liketwo sides of the shark when it swims. Psychedelic … Read More “The Devil of Omniscience”
The Least Among Us Included
No more lists.No more bans.No more you are not allowed.No more I get to decide.It’s not right.Everyone deserves help. No … Read More “The Least Among Us Included”
Andromeda / Peace in Me
The number of stars contained in the Andromeda Galaxy is estimated at one trillion.The expense of spirit in a waste … Read More “Andromeda / Peace in Me”
The Human Condition in Eight Stanzas
We are part of a family treethat is more than a metaphor.The birds feed off our limbs. And besides, this illness called the … Read More “The Human Condition in Eight Stanzas”
The Image of Sarasvati in Buddhist Art
White Sarasvati, mural at the Namdroling Monastery in South India. Image courtesy of the author Sarasvati (Tib. yang chenma) is … Read More “The Image of Sarasvati in Buddhist Art”
The Spiral Staircases of Corinth
When I look up at you,I feel like the glass shieldaround the flames of a candlestick chandelier, as your tears fall … Read More “The Spiral Staircases of Corinth”
A Long Pause
Life emerges.Lurid. Blistered. Wrapped inexiled scentsit emerges.In the fracturesof eyes that feel buried alive it emergesJust as thehuge claws of time … Read More “A Long Pause”