by kimberlypeterson_t5rwvu | May 28, 2019 | Poem, Uncategorized
I board with my gut in the same tangle as the earphones in my carry-on, invest in gin and tonic distraction. Warmth eddies around my tongue, seeps through the ice jam in my jaw and shoulders. Just a hint of quinine bitters; same bite that silences me in...
by kimberlypeterson_t5rwvu | Apr 13, 2019 | Poem
Eating alone, I work my way down sizes in my closet from 16 to 12 make regular trips to the tailor, have waistbands taken in. I walk in holding a man’s hand. Should you need it, I can let waists back out. Very professional, no one will notice. The tailor was...
by kimberlypeterson_t5rwvu | Apr 8, 2019 | Poem
the untethered soul in the skin of a lion alien, correspondent break, blow, burn the unconscious civilization one simple act the power is within you small sacrifices acceptable losses uncommon justice Rummaging through my bookshelves to celebrate April, Poetry...
by kimberlypeterson_t5rwvu | Mar 28, 2019 | Poem
Key Three omega wolf cubs wearing defiance, (baseball caps backwards, baggy pants, bulky chains securing empty wallets) in the edgy interval of peach-fuzz chins and croaking voices. I shoo them out of the hospital basement on my way to the change room. As I exit,...
by kimberlypeterson_t5rwvu | Mar 23, 2019 | Poem, Uncategorized
snow straggled, salt stung ice battered, snow plough mangled red flag raised for spring Red Flag Raised
by kimberlypeterson_t5rwvu | Mar 18, 2019 | Poem
snows tears drip from eaves yellowed stalks cha cha with breeze sorrow melts as ice recedes
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