Ah, the beginning of a new year. A fresh start! Though it must be acknowledged that January has elements of looking back, as well as looking forward. Thus far, I’m satisfied with how I’m starting the year (hangover notwithstanding). I’ve … Continue reading »2015 in Review
The end of the year has come, as it is wont to do. I love the beginning of a new year. Not only to I get to start a new planner (2016 is my first time using a hobonichi and … Continue reading »January
Death in the back of a jazz club. Low lights Glass of red wine on the table Cheap All his cash spent on a Cadillac. The band plays on without him Crooning their eulogies in the night A woman weeps … Continue reading »POEM: Grace Note
I was on track. I was going to win. 50 thousand words in 30 days? I could do that. I was going to make November my bitch. And then my hard drive fell on its sword. Thankfully I … Continue reading »My absence revealed
It should come as no surprise that I adore Paris. There’s something about the architecture, the history, the river. It’s one of those alive cities, where every arrondissement has a spirit all its own. The events of this past week … Continue reading »“There is but one Paris”
NaNoWriMo has been going well. I am on-target with my word-count, essentially forcing 1667 words out of myself every day and often exceeding it. I’ve never been on-target in week two before. My usual habit is to start taking days … Continue reading »Steady steps
A thousand fears my lover has survived Each night has heaped harsh troubles on his breast And all his life, of warmth and love deprived, No night has ever granted him his rest. Together we were trapped in love’s … Continue reading »POEM: Untitled Sonnet
It’s been a year since last NaNo, and longer still since I’ve won. This year, I’m determined to succeed. I want to write at least the requisite 1667 words per day. Per day. That means every day. I am focused. … Continue reading »Day Four, and the weather’s not frightful yet
A star The black A step A breath The Beautiful People are gathered tonight A glance A bow The breeze So sweet The Beautiful People, so graceful, so bright The silk The wine She turns He smiles The Beautiful People … Continue reading »POEM: The Beautiful People
Ah, blue skies and cool breezes. Spring! I am so filled with motivation this time of year. Perhaps it has something to do with the coming of the summer holidays – Christmas and New Years and so on – and … Continue reading »Springing Time
