Unaware of her
beauty, unselfconsciousness
gives each movement grace.
Nearing seventeen
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Category Archives: delight
High school play
Geeks transformed into
leading men stop hearts, but then
revert back next day.
Earl Grey
Bergamot infused
leaves unfurl comfort. Problems
dissipate like steam.
For whom the bell tolls
From an estate sale –
pendulum clock. Westminster
chimes now count my days.
Trying Twitter
Emily Bronte * labored quietly but I * scream “Here are my words!”
The other half lives
It’s fun to see what
it’s like and then go back to
being nobody.
Empire State Building – in the elevator
Tourists whisked to the
top while on tenant floors, one
hears “shhhhhhsss” like secrets.
Empire State Building – at the base
Like a hick I tilt my
head to see the top and
ponder tossed pennies.
Morning in midtown Manhattan
In the skyscraper
canyons, light outlines moving
shapes sipping Starbucks.
New York City from the air
Like a jeweler
displaying gems on velvet
wealth gleams beyond reach
a haiku a day 