Poetry

A few things now. More to come.

Butterfly Tattoo - a selection of poems from the archives

40 Aspects - a series of romantic poems from a Vedic angle

And something right here:

New Ache

There's a new
ache in my heart
like a balloon,
growing, pushing
trying to get out
and float free

and it's just because
of your baby hand
resting in mine,

your climb,
still a bit awkward
up onto the couch
only to sit on my lap
and have me read you
the book you brought

your head, finally
giving up to rest
on my shoulder
as I bounce you
hoping for sleep
to the Norah
Jones album
again

it's your tiny bite
from my sandwich

your shriek of delight
while galloping around
the living room

your every tear
for hitting your head
for mommy leaving
for being up too late
(I dream of saving
every one)

There is no gold
to outweigh or value
this feeling

as you lean over
in your high chair
to give me a little
broken piece
of your
avocado

12/5/04