Writings

. Layers can be social, internal, seasonal, geographical, political, etc.  Existence is made-up of coatings created by society as well as ourselves.  Peeling back the film can reveal clarity and understanding.  The seeker is rewarded with the truth.

HAIKU STRATUM Fog - transparent blindfolds encase the senses - a chill touches the marrow, The Herd - cattle hoofs paint the sky - dust swirls stroke the canvas, Urban Sprawl - apple blossom remembrance, perfumed orchard fragrance - gone, Road Trip - snapshot memories, speed frame scenery - which is which?

GROCERY SHOPPING the glass entry doors have no smudges, parking lot trash vanishes overnight, fresh produce magically appears each morn, how - when - where - why, ignored by privileged shoppers, poverty-wage workers toil in silence. TWILIGHT AWAKENING My Porsche idles at the red light, a wheelchair man crosses to the other side, Tommy Finch re-enters my life. Fifty years ago we were fourth graders. Time peels away - I again see Tommy being crucified. Accused, judged, condemned by our teacher, she forces Tommy to stand humiliated before snickering classmates, he refuses to confess to pilfering sack lunches. The school year passes, Tommy's never chosen for playground games again, he is shunned, mocked, and called dirty names. Sitting in my car, guilt pangs resurface, why was I silent in Tommy's time of need, now I realize he was merely hungry. The light changes to green, I pull to the curb and call his name, It's not Tommy.