Tag Archives: Desert

The Green Bowl

The Green Bowl   That girl sings like a desert creature Dry and howling Forever prowling for ghosts and bone There is an ancient tone Rising like a desert mountain A sandy fountain of dust and memory A world descended … Continue reading

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Night’s Dominion

Night’s Dominion   The sky turns hazel over the desert Insulting the day with green bruises The rocks are pink above gray And a single hawk cruises overhead Watching the sun sink As if it had over stayed its welcome … Continue reading

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Phoenix Terminal

Some awful creature Wriggles in the salt And fights death   I try to shut my eyes And remember my own hot breath   The desert dries a quick rain Before our toes are wet We burn our soles again … Continue reading

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