Patriotism is different than nationalism. It doesn’t demand a certain kind of obedience. Instead, it simply follows a certain order. The order of the “right” kind of choice at any point is not something that one just “know”. …

The colors I choose to blend
words together are not
the ones I’m used to.
They are on the darker side
of the pantone scale.
The creams are particularly
good for shading.
They create hybrid descriptions
that give paragraphs
strengths and muscle.

What does it mean to write words
that outline…

As Your Future is Mine

I’ve never doubted
that we share
intricate details
that we never knew
we had in common.

That connection
when I least expected,
when my friends
left the field,
you were there
to keep me company.

You, stepping away
just enough from
your side of the fence
to give…

Have you ever had the feeling that people pass intermittently in and out of your life when you come into alignment with who you are? You meet certain people at different points in your life. They leave an impression on you. You share a deep connection. But, each time, just…

My extroverted muse is
listening intently, trying
to anticipate a gap
in the conversation
to interject with
something interesting
to say.

But, as the sun shone
on my face, the warmth
blinded me for a split
second, I couldn’t focus
on the small talk.

As important as these
words are in…