Poetry
Amen
When I forget that the whole worldis holy, even the tiny dark bugsthat slip through…
Poetry
The Invitation
Two nights after he died,all night I heard the sameone-line story on repeat:I am the…
Poetry
For When People Ask
I want a word that meansokay and not okay,more than that: a word that meansdevastated…
Poetry
Watching My Friend Pretend Her Heart Is Not Breaking
On Earth, just a teaspoon of neutron starwould weigh six billion tons. Six billion tonsequals…
Poetry
Temple
O body, cracked bellthat still sings when struck,O leaky cup,O broken stem,I love you, body,your…
Poetry
Belonging
And if it’s true we are alone,we are alone together,the way blades of grassare alone,…
Poetry
In Case I Forget to Say It Enough
Thank you for this day madeof wind and rain and sun and the scentof old-fashioned…
Poetry
Where We Are Headed
At first we just say flower. Howthrilling it is to name. Then it’saster. Begonia. Chrysanthemum.…
Poetry
Translation
Once I would say “table,” and mean“table.” Once, I would say“broccoli” and mean “broccoli.”I would…
