growing pains

why can't we airbrush life
as we go?

erase all the lines,
and the lies.

have the life we want,
instead of the life we need.

go to the wine & cheese tasting & indulge,
free from indigestion & regret.

obsession

you are that rock star.
smaller than your biggest pants.
taller than your frame.

excerpt from "Light"

... through the door...
(solar plex, blue)
... the light ...
(shoulders, pink)

... the light ...
(toes, yellow)
et al
(fingers, peach)

... was finally, still ...

breathe of light

yellow light
swoops in
through navel,
to toes.

sea shell
of abdomen/of mother:
a salty wave,
washed ashore.

peacock feather
fans wide, open
heart
(of emotions).

face aglow:
green. white.
his legs turn
to old muscle memory.

reconstituted love

there is love: in these onions,
in this garlic,
and in this soup.

there is love: in these almonds,
in these dates,
and in this milk.

there is love: in this bowl,
on this table,
and in this kitchen.

there is love: in our bellies,
in our bodies,
and from our breasts.

a-d-d-lady

you scream a question.
I whisper my answer.

you seem to be listening.
I make my voice louder.

you're eating so slowly.
and talking so quickly.

if I didn't love you.
I'd say you're a bitch.

new baby, in haiku

will stare forever.
your light flicks. a blazing fire.
first light. one love. you.