Beardo’s Day

Let’s bring death, to life.

the burning of my belly

Some of us were not mean to ease through this life. Some of us are here for the reset.

Revolution MAID

So I am leaving my thesis until the end of this piece, and I am hoping that you are with me as I put forward the argument that MAID is at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare.

Still

What if . . . we hadn’t yet learned to trust movement. And now here we are.

to birth is to release

“You are likely depressed,” said the professional. I laugh at myself. Leaping over boundaries like always, I thought I was just tired.

armadillo

And then like a pool cue, his inner child propelled mine forward with a slow roll and a pocket.

Dandy Lion

I suppose the real fire
began to emit
when grown up
me
really turned around
and clasped a small hand.

Death

We don’t talk about how relationships never end …. it feels … like reaching through air.

on cold days, I pour into my nana’s hands

My knuckles are bone inflamed.
Skin, Ponds soft
Shimmery
Short, red nails
Perhaps an opal
No. Brown-yellow topaz.

star born

“You realize we are sisters again, now that we are free.”

“Yes,” she said.