Monthly Archives: September 2010

A few nights ago, I dreamed of babies crying from hunger. Often, I can dig through the memory of my day to find the seed that was planted for the dream, i.e. a movie, news headline, or an NPR program. … Continue reading →

A determined icy wind flew through the doors and up my skirt, attacking my most vulnerable parts. My entire body shuddered and I looked at my watch. I should have worn warmer clothing, but the glow of summer was still … Continue reading →

The Chilean poet, Gabriela Mistral, wrote, “No, I don’t believe that I will be lost after death. Why should You have made me fruitful, if I must be emptied and left like the crushed sugar canes? Why should You spill … Continue reading →

I break the glass of the hour And pour out the minutes To sit at the feet of summer; Earth heavy with lingering winter shards; I have waited for the spin around To come to this season. Do birds lament … Continue reading →

It took me a long time to decide to blog (and I’m really only doing so because my publisher asked it of me). And it took me all afternoon to come up with a title for my blog. Emily Dickinson’s … Continue reading →