Vaccuming

“You suck!” becomes a
delightful metaphor for
taking it all in.

Out of wedlock

for S.

Without a ring she’s
uncertain, the baby no
guarantee he’ll stay.

Not in polite company

She talks of threesomes,
abortions, things her mother-
in-law would faint at.

Candid confessions of a college-aged daughter

“I’m telling you but
don’t worry, I’m fine,” she says.
I listen, but do.

Fountain pen

A small indulgence:
nibs, inkwells,  hand writing in
a click to print world.

Women artists

Hands on hip, baby,
sketchbook. Diapering, drawing,
birthing creation.

Friendship

She may have faults but
to me she’s flawless, a me
I wish I could be.

Daylight savings spring ahead

Night pushed back, a dark
blanket kicked aside as the
sun stays wide awake.

Facebook profile picture

Taken by cell phone,
he grins shyly, she glows as
if her prince has come.

Inside the doctor’s exam room

Either it’s a loud
HVAC system or
white noise to mask fear.