On the Road to Self

I don’t know who I am What I am Afraid to find out Who lives inside of me Hidden away Too afraid to look To know you I imagine a monster Horrid, bleeding, vile The worst of the worst Nothing that can be...read more

The Elephants and Their Faces

by Kathleen MacGregor It is spring But it is not lightness and joy that Are visiting her today. The daffodils Are blinding in their yellowness And she turns her face away. The crocuses Are unfolding...read more

The Last Flower

by Kathleen MacGregor Because his body sat itself down And I could almost hear… Because he thought he was alone, unwatched, unknown, Because I was home and could afford To spend some time, I opened my...read more

While You Were Away

by Kathleen MacGregor While you were away, I swept up a bit And shelved the books That had been piled into Tottering columns and Spread across the Ottoman. Piles you shifted each time You came home. Piles  I...read more

Dear Love, A Letter

by Kathleen MacGregor Dear Love, We’ve changed. At least, I have and I can see how much you’ve grown from boyfriend to husband to father. Thank you for walking with me. What I want to know is:...read more

Secret Morning

by Kathleen MacGregor Learn the broken, secret questions. Perhaps morning blushes with need Even as flowers Blaze Bleed Devour Celebrate Its...read more