Morning Meditation: Late Summer
Cicadas’ calls rise and fall on the waves of late summer. I snip and neaten heat weary petals – wait for nature to change her clothes. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Late Summer
Tag: Photography
3 Poems/Photos in Mojave Heart Review
I’m excited to have three poems and three photographs in the new issue of Mojave Heart Review. The photos are of street art by Swoon (Caledonia Curry)that she installed here in New Orleans several years ago. I was inspired recently to write the poetry and put together the project after reading this interview. I’ve followed and admired Swoon’s art since seeing this street art and her Thalassa exhibit at New Orleans Museum of Art in 2011. Mojave Heart has done a beautiful presentation of the project with each poem and accompanying photo on its own page. I hope you’ll click over … Continue reading 3 Poems/Photos in Mojave Heart Review
Caturday Daydreams
It’s hot. The heat makes cats and humans want to be still. To stay home and lie in a cool, shady spot and daydream. Continue reading Caturday Daydreams
Morning Meditation: Avian Fireworks
Little birds tussle under the magnolia, wings flashing like sparklers on the 4th of July. Is it love or war? Continue reading Morning Meditation: Avian Fireworks
Morning Meditation: Breezy
Unexpected breeze in July, a scent of sea salt swirls, wind chimes tinkle and palm fronds rustle, garden dancing. Continue reading Morning Meditation: Breezy
Good Hearts
“Maybe being a Southern writer has always been more than stereotypes of ceiling fans and panting dogs in dirt yards. Maybe being a Southern writer is only a matter of loving a damaged and damaging place, of loving its flawed … Continue reading Good Hearts
Flash Frontier NOLA -Style is Live!
The New Orleans themed issue of Flash Frontier is live today. I’m so happy to have two of my photos in its pages and, of course, grateful that samples of my poetry and prose are included, as well. Thanks Michelle … Continue reading Flash Frontier NOLA -Style is Live!
Feature in Flash Frontier
I’m excited to share that I’m a featured writer in Flash Frontier, up today, in advance of their upcoming New Orleans themed issue. Huge thanks to Michelle Elvy for the opportunity to share how New Orleans inspires my writing life … Continue reading Feature in Flash Frontier
Cast Iron
“As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing. What has happened?’ the Scarecrow asked a … Continue reading Cast Iron
Later Days and Nights
There’s this thing inside me – Or, rather, a lack of this thing that should be inside me – that scares me in the early morning when I’m in that place between awake and asleep. It was (wasn’t) there this … Continue reading Later Days and Nights
