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Liturgy at the Cafe
How glad I am to share a Sunday communion with a latte and a dog in his winter coat. His soft brown fur and puppy dog eyes look up at me with a sweetness only dogs can muster. I politely introduce myself, compliment his good looks, and then say hello to his owner. That’s how…
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A Cigarette at Dusk
In the gloom of dusk, under the light of a single overhead bulb, she sits at the kitchen table with a cigarette balanced between two fingers. The smoke twists and twirls, waltzing away into the long night. A pile of bobby pins and a stray hair elastic teeter at the wood’s edge, half discarded from…
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Wrestling with Words
I struggle with writing, but it’s all I want to do. The ideas I wish to explore, manifest at the most inopportune of times—in the shower, moments from falling asleep, inebriated by two glasses of wine. I wish I was one of those writers who can sit down in front of their notebook/computer/typewriter and just…
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Once I Started a Poem with…
Once, while dancing the dance with some form of intoxication, I started a poem with: “I tasted God in a peach”. And, now, semi-sober, I find the whole idea quite bemusing. The implication of not only touching God but of tasting them too, as if they could possibly be something my measly tastebuds could fathom,…
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On Musings
For a few weeks, I’ve been mulling over the idea of creative non-fiction or in my personal writing experience, musings and ramblings. I love writing but lately, I think I’ve been pushing my writing into neat and tidy genre boxes, in part because my career demands that my writing (content) fits a particular need and…
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Poetry Advice From A Wannabe Poet
Writing poetry is a deeply personal and rewarding experience for me. It allows me to express my innermost thoughts, ideas and emotions in a creative and meaningful way. Whether you’re a seasoned poet looking for a new spark or just starting out, experimenting with different forms and poetry techniques can help you discover new ways…
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