NAPOWRIMO Day 28: Postcard to My Love from the Train I am on the train now, my Love. I already miss how your neck smells. The way you look at me and whisper, "You are mine." Your laugh thrills. I forgot my book. I have only the memories of our time together to keep me. … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 28: Postcard to My Love from the Train
NaPoWriMo 2018
NAPOWRIMO Day 27: Here Kitty Kitty
NAPOWRIMO Day 27: Here Kitty Kitty... Oh how I love thee at my feet, Shadow You are my faithful companion Watchful, finicky, lovable I love thee quiet self-assurance Mysterious and fierce, yet playful I love you freely, as the world is at war I love thee purely when you purr We, creatures with independent spirits … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 27: Here Kitty Kitty
NAPOWRIMO Day 26: Tile Park PV: A Celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th Birthday
NAPOWRIMO Day 26: Tile Park PV: A Celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th Birthday At first I feel a little nervous and sweaty It’s 83 degrees in April and the morning air is perspiring, too I take a gulp of latte with my pineapple pastry Common props for this not morning girl Wishing now I had … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 26: Tile Park PV: A Celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th Birthday
NAPOWRIMO Day 23: The Romantic Zone: A Street Symphony
NAPOWRIMO Day 23: The Romantic Zone: A Street Symphony In the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, working and mating sound the same -- Outside my terrace, construction workers are using jackhammers The locals are lining up to grab a few tacos al pastor from a street food stall The man selling el gas competes with the … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 23: The Romantic Zone: A Street Symphony
NAPOWRIMO Day 22: The Sun Rises in the West
NAPOWRIMO Day 22: The Sun Rises in the West The sun can’t rise in the west, they say Yet, I saw this very thing happen one day Near the South Pole Flying faster than the earth rotates its axis Because every single hour The earth rotates 15 degrees And every 24 hours the sun shines … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 22: The Sun Rises in the West
NAPOWRIMO Day 21: The Reflecting Pool Talks Back
NAPOWRIMO Day 21: The Reflecting Pool Talks Back You can only hope you transform into a flower after pining away at your reflection in a pool – You, Narkissos, are handsome, but in your arrogance are a fool. You shall not be let off so easily for the untold suffering to those you abuse – … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 21: The Reflecting Pool Talks Back
NAPOWRIMO Day 20: Why wait for Memorial Day to wear white?
NAPOWRIMO Day 20: Why wait for Memorial Day to wear white? It is April 2018 and I am wearing [gulp] white pants! I am breaking a hard and fast rule Ripped jeans, done right, look fashioned forward and cool Distressed jeans in any color, my mother would be aghast It started in the ‘30’s with the ultra-rich … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 20: Why wait for Memorial Day to wear white?
NAPOWRIMO Day 19: Mating Calls in the Romantic Zone
NAPOWRIMO Day 19: Mating Calls in the Romantic Zone In Puerto Vallarta, working and mating sound the same. Outside my terrace, construction workers using jackhammers. Headboards of lovers bang against the wall. The Funicular to a nearby rooftop restaurant hums off and on. And the bird who gathers at the pool each morning is the … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 19: Mating Calls in the Romantic Zone
NAPOWRIMO Day 18: My Distant Love Appears Unannounced
NAPOWRIMO Day 18: My Distant Love Appears Unannounced Let her in, she is crying She wants to get out, but is entangled. Into the night, He wandered and played about. Again, another excuse My distant love appears unannounced. I don’t care as my heart is overflowing. Is he weary of carrying a heavy load? A … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 18: My Distant Love Appears Unannounced
NAPOWRIMO Day 17: The Wilsons Were We
NAPOWRIMO Day 17: The Wilsons Were We The Wilsons were a pious bunch Built a church the whole family attended Grandma declared that her kids would never divorce It seemed this would be the ultimate remorse We never knew for sure if my grandparents were legally married But they were together until death did them … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 17: The Wilsons Were We
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