After Work

My D train was full and shivering today Elbows fought for space on the pole while Others tried to squeeze in; creating spaces That were not there just three minutes ago This seems to be the winter norm now Transient mixed cattle being transported On powdered rails of smooth hammered steel We are all trying … Continue reading After Work

South Of Canal St.

Whistling winds fill broken brick alleys Newspapers drift with crumpled fingerprints Damp cotton smothers an illuminated rolling moon Echoing tunnels rumble with metal worms on silted tracks Street lamps walk across coiled ropes, attracting a crowd Turning heads clockwise like orange caps on a medicine bottle

The Plate

Caribbean platanos in a large white blue rosed plate Tsssts, Tsssts frying pan stirring on Saturday morning The aroma of yellow sweetness dancing Bachata I tried to seal one or two Sacking San Francisco during the rush Tried to kidnap those golden coins But a wooden spoon always swooped down They were not alone Tsssts, … Continue reading The Plate