Influences
Clara, my high school senior, has been telling me about disclaimers teachers make in class. “We’re going to be studying … Continue reading Influences
Category: Poetry
The Arranged Marriage
The Arranged Marriage By Adelia Hoff The young woman is dolled up – an offering from one family to another. … Continue reading The Arranged Marriage
White Silk, Black Tails
I was a spirit In white silk with pink roses Bustle in back You in black tails Took my breath … Continue reading White Silk, Black Tails
Short Story Sunday: Ode to a Greek God
This is one of my favorites, and my schedule and brain are both full today. Some of you might have read … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Ode to a Greek God
You Wait At My Door
You wait at my door, Your bite still fresh, Your cries Your pleading Your banging The scratching Your love Astounds … Continue reading You Wait At My Door
At my darkened door
A high piercing noise, Like a rhythm from Satin’s orchestra, Drums out a beat, On my darkened glass door. What demon … Continue reading At my darkened door
Musings in the Land of Enchantment
Rough hot winds Wrap around My neck And then I close my eyes and Say Go Away Leave me be … Continue reading Musings in the Land of Enchantment
Desert Winds
On the edge of the Sandia Mountains, My friends Amelia her husband Raul and I drove down the gravel road … Continue reading Desert Winds
Vampire Maman 