a cocktail party
holding hands
beneath the table

a long scar.
the other children leave him behind
on the playground

eager young man
buying a rose
the last one

cranberry candle
on the bedside table
gathering dust

woman of the eve
...red dress, red heels, red lips
being escorted to her destiny

a butterfly
beats against the window.
homework

Grandma's house
for Sunday dinner
picking queen anne's lace

Shivering
...in the dark night
Dad comforts me

Mom and Dad dance the cumbia
our family's breakfast
on the table

grinning
behind a full house
cards on the table

old cans for dishes
in an imaginary kitchen
the mud looks good today

Christmas morning
unwrapped presents
missing her  

washing garden vegetables
at the kitchen sink—
a ladybug set free

full ashtray
in between beers
old faces talk about war

snow day
a fort blanket
in the living room

the Tickle Monster:
laughs
before a touch

Chatty Kathy
my sister is remembered
through an antique shop window

little golden arms
around my neck
good morning my angels

Fresh from the garden
Snapping beans
Dirt on my fingers

couple unwinds
on a sun-dappled porch
world fades away

snowflakes
stick to the glass
glisten in the sunlight

making dough
on the window cushion
prrrrrfect

dozens of frantic birds
one
calico tail

staring out the window
by 8:15,
all hope is lost

Mom's perfume
waiting
for the train to pass

grandma's kitchen
poking holes
in the jar

a warm winter wedding
the gentle rain
brings good luck

vacation cabin
birds singing
in the trees

warm sun moves  
      across the deck
      the dog in tow