Moon Full

LIKE the trembly torch
in the safecracker’s perfect
teeth, the moon, too, moves
with our two motions: twitchy
with nerves and with breathing, slow.

Red Shoes

the light has turned green
her shoes have always been red
she wears no helmet
her dogs hide from the thunder
but they chase after loud cars



What is a tanka?

Study in Blue Silver and Green

the sky, cartoon blue

the water, molten silver

the land, old money

the boat, paid in full, in cash 
the bird feathers fall like ash

Tanka: In Motor City

in motor city

cyclist in black plastic bag

rainy (bat) blur (man)

my bike is a luxury

his is a necessity