Since people have been enjoying these virtual poetry readings so much, my publisher put together another video to go with my reading of This Trial of Humanity from Looking for…
There are lots of words to describe 2020: scandalous, reprehensible, excruciating, nightmarish, merciless, devastating. At times it felt apocalyptic, like the end of days had come and left only scorched-earth….
It’s five days till Christmas and I’m thinking about poetry. I’m thinking about a lot of other things too— at this time of year there’s always a lot to think…
A cold gray sky followed me home. Like the town crier, the weatherman had shouted warnings of coming snow, but I try not to worry about things I can’t control….
Things will certainly be different. The Macy’s Parade will be going virtual and the number of guests at the table will be less than usual, but we’ll get through it…
My bedtime rituals have always included a blessing to dream of angels or dream good dreams or dream good dreams and of all good things. From my childhood, to my…
It’s autumn in New York. It’s cool and crisp and the sun is shining for the first time in a week. The trees are depositing their dead leaves everywhere, and…
Remember you are stronger than you think you are Don’t let them hurt you They can’t break you unless you give them power to do so Kindness is stronger Watch…
What did I accomplish today, when the world looked bleak and gray? I got up despite pain; instead of covering my head I faced the bitter world I dread to…
Too often these days I find myself fighting sadness that threatens to drag me into an abyss where all hope has gone to die. When the world seems most bleak,…
Are you listening? It doesn’t seem like you hear me. Are you listening? Can you see the tears glistening? I’m just trying to make you see the world can live…
