My Birthday Present

My Birthday Present

Before me, a volcano. The picture jumping out of the poster, with the words, Yoga Retreat As I stand rooted in NYC holding my yoga mat, I see the dates for the retreat are over my birthday.  And that’s in a a little over a month. I’ve just moved out of my...
Sweet Farewell

Sweet Farewell

I wanted to tell you, I’m leaving. Looking around my apartment, I’m envisioning packing up.  I’m thinking of everything that is coming with me, as I plan to move in with my man,  and begin a new life. The decision has been made.  After 4 years in my...
Wild Grass

Wild Grass

Right hand on the barre, I lift my leg into passé, placing my ribs over my hips, and sending energy down my supporting leg. I fix my gaze in front of me, and exhale. I gently bring my right arm to meet my left, forming a beautiful arc, a continuation of the shape. ...
The Naming

The Naming

Looking down in my hand, there on the paper in bold capital black ink, those four letters. They are not love. They are not hate. Something far more complex, and though I spent months and hours trying to erase these four letters from my sight and world, here they arise...