Daddy, Daddy Come back

“Daddy, Daddy come back. you forgot. You forgot the papers, you forgot.” I stood there in the doorway, afraid of my self at once afraid of you.  For the first time in my life I am talking to you, I have talked to you.  I showed you the picture of me when I was five. … [Read more…]

Dale in San Francisco

the wild parrots of dolores st. squawk as i walk by.  ringing in my ears the sounds of memories, eating me alive in my new home.  i feel so far away and yet i see what is real in people all around me.  i still cannot see what is real in me.  i miss you … [Read more…]

Not a love song

No one said all this was easy I never promised you serenity. What I offer you may take or leave behind but I never said I wouldn’t be hard I never said you’d love me all the time. It’s not a love song that I write here in these walls there is no lover’s bliss … [Read more…]