Sonnet

I thought, love; and she answered. I cried silence; and she
Came. I hesitate to scream: elated: it’s...

I’m so close to self; and so at sea; and unlike bats, I desire
More; and unlike cats, I can’t sit...

Too much truth, God; and not enough truth, God; and so many

Tears. I’m so Tasmanian; and so...

He strives: she flames. The two are indomitable. Something
Moved a mountain; and summer sprouted...

I imagine a dolphin, swaying in the winds; and I imagine a
Bobcat, panting prey. A small brocket,...

I want so much to touch a magpie; and so much to verse, a

Red fox; and Eurasian swan, an African...

A squirrel stole mother’s pie; while birds chirped. Such

Natural madness; and a wild cat, gnawed my...

There’s a cricket ere the heart, and bats in the closet; plus,
I daydream. She’s something special:...

We shopped nightly; and dined every meal. Such beauty, a
Moment keen. Her thoughts were silver, a...

I gaze a lava lamp; and drift—a soul’s fire. So magnificent—

This thought; and so large—a dove’s...

It awakes the soul: to leap as deer: an energy of some sort:
Fight or flight, they say. I suppose I’...

Something grey plagues the soul; and something green
Whispers soft. A ship is sailing deception; and...

Banana bread and coffee; and almond joy creamer; and a
Plastic spoon. “Why not Starbucks”: a bit too...

Play the trombone, love: and we laughed—a blue ribbon.
Such kindness—the harp of hearts; but it...

What this mystery: a pain so vivid. We died, a sweet death:

The taste of pecans; and breadnut hurt...

Papaya, love: such sweet nectar; and love tiptoes the winds.
Add curry, my love: a powder rich. We...

I must have guessed five signs; and Aries landed a smile. We
Shared an Ariel plum. Her portrait,...