creative tellings of a Denver, CO pet-owner, night tech worker and writer from Nebraska. Essays. Queer/Latinx culture. Music. Travel. Baking. Somewhat-sorted nut
There's s a little chaos that happens when Erics meet. I'm sure each name has it's own idiosyncrasies; us Eric's most prominent is the C or K or even the freakish C-K that can (doesn't mean you should, C-Ks) end our first name. There may one day be a Hana cringing at this spelling of … Continue reading The Same Name
It's letting all my thoughts Burn in fear Until that's all I am Until I feel better And like that I'm 9 again Still woozy from the antiseptic waiting room Maroon seats, next to my mother Overhearing her later Tell my father what a placebo is And know they think I don't understand That I'm … Continue reading Notes of a doctor appointment
I wrote this poem to capture the general feeing I have going into writing essays for scholarships for next year. Trying to brainstorm just leaves my skull feeling sticky and weird....
it's super fun being able to check off things, even if they're required human things like like "grocery shopping" or "try to only stream 3 episodes of anything."
3 people found dead near I-25 and Broadway last week were killed by gunshots, Denver coroner says Everyone wants Turn up at compassion Left out from the check list prayer before bed Danger streets awake at night Sleeping through the safety of day Still not safe Thinking about my empty garage The empty spaces in … Continue reading Poem: Routine Compassion,Triple Homicide Denver
Centered, a Centered Self was the first title I tried. Worldly, together, not too sanctimonious. Maybe true, in my room of instruments, the tapestry and swirls of incense. Brands of laid back peace and all truth told, I roll a beautiful joint. Trust in the meaning I make from the smoke. Your skin IS too … Continue reading An Edited Self
Trying hard to ignore The Wall, deteriorating immigration policy, DACA; the fresh price tag of GLBTQ rights already being peeling and frayed at the edges.
