Garden Umbrella

Original Publish Date: 9.1.00 Tall, solitary, unhindered It stands with its arms down Its white canvas draped around it Like a devotee in his robe Head down in solemn discourse Pleats shuffle around in the breeze Looking like a schoolgirl’s skirt Churned back and forth listlessly During a scolding Shamed eyes looking at the ground…

Please

Original Publish Date: 7.1.1 Please do not ask me Where I have been – I am ashamed. Please do not tell me right now What I need to do – I am not ready to hear it. Please do not brag to me About your recent successes – I can not appreciate them Or enjoy…