Poem: Eye Contact
Eye Contact I don’t always make eye contact with people. Not because I’m intimidated or lack confidence, but when I peer into their eyes I’m going to see all the scars and open wounds they try to hide. I’ll see...
Category: Poetry
Guest Poem: Itching
Itching I am well practiced at letting lesser things slip from the tip of my lips. Call it bullheadedness. Call it incapable of forgiveness. But know that when provoked I’ll grasp and grab at words to ensure your reserve is...
Poem: Adoration for the Moon
Thank you for stopping by. This poem can now be found in my poetry collection “Origami Stars and Hot Air Moon” published by Winter Goose Publishing. Origami Stars and Hot Air Moon COPYRIGHT © 2020 by Mandie Hines...
Guest Poem: Last Breath
Last Breath The elephant stands planted on tree trunk legs, patient. She waits, still, except for sweeping lashes and running tears. The gray mound on the ground nearby — breaths like afterthoughts– returns to the earth that cradles him....
Poem: Becoming
Thank you for stopping by. This poem can now be found in my poetry collection “Origami Stars and Hot Air Moon” published by Winter Goose Publishing. Origami Stars and Hot Air Moon COPYRIGHT © 2020 by Mandie Hines...
