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Advent, Day 1: No Desert, This

The classic Advent calendar involves opening doors. This Advent, I post a poem a day. Chocolate (probably) not included.

Tiresias Struck Through

Tiresias was a prophet who existed as both male and female for different portions of life, either as gift or grievance from the usual Greek kick-line of gods.

Beyond the Timeline: For Love and Dead Doves

It turns out it’s easier to love someone, sometimes, when they are dead.

Window Shopping

Let me have this life, I think.

Short List (All That Is Holy)

There’s a list for everything.

Considering The Effort Of Placement

When they talk about “faith to move mountains” –

Between Bars

“Between these metal bars and shops they dwell – ”

Can’t Swim

I can’t swim, only overflow these banks –

How To Keep Your Head

The question’s already been asked or at least, answered –

High Noon Ghost

Ghosts, like lizards, are creatures of chance sighting and caught breath.