Monthly Archives: July 2008

Fear

I began this poem in the Hiawatha Forest (Trout Lake, MI) and finished it during the Women-of-Color Self-Directed Writers Retreat at the Leaven Center (Lyons, MI). Thanks to Deena, Damita, Jenn, and Resa for feedback on its final form! ********************************************************************* … Continue reading

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Graduation

29 June 2008 – Lansing, Michigan The rain washes the street and sidewalk, refreshes roots, tickles rivers and lakes. The rain cools the summer fire, a moist relief after humid days, cotton-like air that hung from skin. I will miss … Continue reading

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