Somewhat

“They called you madame, did you care?” “No,” I said, ” But I am mademoiselle.” I forget that when I am with a man, people may think I am his. One year and seven months and two weeks in New York, of three years. There is no 3 train, there is 4 train, but then […]

Heavy/Light

The carpet and the kneelers are red. The Christ holds a big blank ball. Presumably, the world. One of the graves in the Trinity churchyard is for a fictional character. “Charlotte Temple” was a character in Charlotte, a Tale of Truth, published 1791. The sign says, “Legend has it that the name…was carved by a […]

Stone/Flesh

What I remember this year from Holy Week is heart of stone into heart of flesh. That was Ezekiel. I did not get to read it. The other server and I fought, and I lost. So I got to listen to it. If there was a church of Shakespeare, I would go there, too. I […]

Dogs of New York

For my grandmother. Dogs not trying to poop. Dogs being hustled. Dogs too old to walk, cantering. Outrageously tall dogs. Overly done dogs. Dogs who know you see them pee. Dogs having the time of their lives. Dogs wearing approved medical devices. Dogs recently shaved and emotionally vulnerable. Dogs with ears back. Competent dogs. Dogs […]