To Feed on Heart

Split the pomegranate. Peel
spongy chambers. Lick
spilled blood, and crunch
those sweet seeds without
crying about the mess.

Rescue

In all of this buried space
buried, he searches the
mine for a sliver –his light, falling
on black
upon
black.

Pushcart Nomination

Great news! The editor of A cappella Zoo, Colin Meldrum, and his staff nominated my short story, "When the World Ends," for a 2009 Pushcart Prize. Many thanks to all who have shared enthusiasm for the story.