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Horse Poem in Tidepools

I am so thrilled to have my poem, “Breakaway” in the 2026 edition of Tidepools Literary Art magazine. It is the publication of Peninsula College. Since the school is somewhat…Read More »

Poems about Aliens and Ancestors in Penumbra

I have two poems in the 2026 edition of Penumbra, The Art & Literary Journal of Stanislaus State University. Penumbra comes from the Latin umbra (shadow). It is what appears…Read More »

“Pegasus” in “The Gentian”

My courageous and loving patients continue to inspire my writing even all these years later. My poem “Pegasus” about two people who continue to help me understand all the facets…Read More »

“Perfect Thirst” poem in online edition of Split Rock Review Spring 2026

I wrote this poem after a ferry ride where I watched gulls at sea appear to drink salt water. When we got home I researched whether seabirds could indeed quench…Read More »