Like Air

by the time you text
to tell me you are home safe
I miss you like air

Summer Rain

an abrupt downpour
sends freshness barreling in
the open front door

Tell Me You Love Me

"tell me you love me"
demands a man I don't love
I kiss him, say no

Juneuary

keyholes between clouds
permit glimpses of summer
sun brightens puddles

Apple

first bite of apple
teeth tearing into sweetness
light upon the tongue

Fairview

above her, blossoms
doing nothing but being
white petals outstretched

Measured

life measured in breath
to live it is to watch it
evaporating