1341. Cosimia and Orea, Part 1
Part 1: Legend of Orea Revealed We had heard of her, rumors spreading village To village, along seashores. Yes, I had dreamt Of Orea, stranger, yet one of us, kindred...
1340. Woodland Sprites
Telltale snap of broken tree limbs betrayed Trespasser approaching secluded stream, Blurred motion edge of sight, hard descent, Thick spruces concealed my bathing place, Sunlit broad stone, ankle-deep water flowed,...
1339. Sea Breeze B&B
Yes, we bought an old seaside house in Maine, Near Lubec, most eastern part of foreshore, Next to Canadian border, two plus hours out Of Bangor, edifice to another era...
1338. Flora’s Assignation
“Nuit Rendez-vous de Flora" Réveillé dans la nuit, le sommeil de la Famille, l’air refroidi, le cœur battant, pour Les ruines antiques je courus, me priais Vous y étiez, par...
1337. The Love Letter, Part 4
Part 4: Dressa’s Cunning Thread (Last) Anticipation, watching flowerpot through rain- Streaked kitchen windowpanes, I wondered, Will true love exist is “A’s” eyes, or have I been Deceived by whimsical...
1336. The Love Letter, Part 3
Part 3: Night-Singing Nightingale Last few days, I felt as if “A” was watching From afar, never approaching front porch Flowerpot. Poor child, I imagined, flirtations Of young love, where...
1335. The Love Letter, Part 2
Part 2: Mirror-Gazing Affections Quiet morning, kettle on, suspicious noise I heard, sliding of glazed planter on porch Stones. First thought, crows, raccoons, except Flowering pot was too heavy. Before...
1334. The Love Letter, Part 1
Part 1: Anonymous Love Letter How can something so small be conspicuous, Occupying my thoughts, tantalizing my heart, Vintage envelope, letter containing, delicate Hand expressing her affections, her love, sent...
1333. Willow, Fall Sea Gales
First morning light, blustery walk on stone-piledBeach, skies red-streaked, father with me, pipe Puffing, fishing boots, walking along side (or Far ahead), concerns for dirty weather on Outer Hebridean Isles....
1332. Dream Visitor
I or we were alone in early morning silence. We is plural of self, quiet voice lingering After rising, dream visitor, who gradually Disappears with daily routine, checking Phone, taking...