My Little Girl

My little girl likes candy, My little girl likes sweets, My little girl wants a ‘dandy’, My little girl weeps. My little girl is a museum piece, My little girl likes goats, My little girl rides...read more

6ish

By Kathleen MacGregor He keeps me posted As to his whereabouts. He calls to say I’m leaving here in 20 minutes. I’ll be home by 6ish At the latest. I won’t be home for dinner. I’ll be late But not too...read more

There You Would Be

That there wouldn’t be time That I would have to hurry That I would forget things That I would be late That I would be messy That I wouldn’t have brushed my hair That my clothes would be...read more

Armless Woman

by Kathleen MacGregor Where are you? Sure I’m pretty, Sure. But I have no arms, Can you see? I have no arms. When will you remember me? I have been waiting In this cold sea For ages. Do you see? Do you...read more

Nurturing Love’s Presence

Love has been so elusive Fleeting moments of respite from the desert of night I wait for my gentle lover to come to me Not knowing if he exists or ever did I wait holding on to the quiver of love The small...read more