Dear Friends,

I have gathered a selection of my poetry from the last twenty-five years into a book called THE SEASONS. (You can preview or order the book here.)

I am grateful to everyone who has read and responded to the poems over the years. I will continue posting my new work here and in twenty-five years (or less) I will have book number two ready for you.

Warmly,

Kevin











That?







In the cold, red air
of an April twilight
I carried my daughter 
around the yard wrapped 
in a soft blanket
like an infant queen
of the grasses
from long ago

while her mother
worked inside
on another story
filled with blood
and flashing light
that burns the eyes
to give us sight.

The Little pointed 
every seven seconds
asking, “That?”
and I stumbled
to remember 
the names
of things
the words
like spells
or tiny birds
flying out 
of our mouths.









































































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