oh is it a disappointment
an inevitable cliche
of surface smoke and mirrors
glossy plumages in display

this tiresome story
of pitfalls pulleys and props
drawn into a crafted loom
masking plastic id, backdrop

hope can be nauseating
with a normative xy lens in place
simplistic eyeroll perceptions –
i’ll exit this play with grace.

“don’t ever swipe on a gay man’s phone”
my shy friend said to me -
with his miscommunicated mime swipe, just previously.
on beat i responded, “it’s ok, i’ve seen d*cks!” –
and we laughed together
in our safe, loving clique.
xo

oh hi.
taut sandy wave,
that cosines into grip.
flashing eyes and whites,
with a velvet lilt hum thrum.
currents physics flows,
and parches my mind -
drinking in the sight,
to stave off desired delight.
twitches and tics -
mired in cryptics
lift that fog for me
you darling beast feast.

soft volcanic winds
wrapped embrace.
diamond head top
thick grasses sway.
up there air,
serene protective heights,
from mocking hisses –
pathetic means.
hear sweet coos
of doves instead,
smiling with me
for peace that spreads.
move with the shifts,
the mountain protects.
crown of fragrant flowers
queen of my space
🌺 🌋

sunshine warmth
hugs on skin
chin raise to light
presence begins
like a kiss
touching my face
feeling summer’s
recent embrace
fluttering dress
ripples in wind
dancing with life
a moment, pinned.
xo

thick wavy waterfall
splashing down to clouds
flowing behind arcs
streaks of lovely grey, proud

sight tracing the lines
of sturdy rock curves
from boulders to dips,
a rippling soft swerve

want. and the desire to linger
twirl wisps through my fingers
drinking it in, lips twitching
mischievous, bewitching

it’d be splashy i think
to take this to the brink –
and jump-plunge-exhilarate
surface a breath, float… satiate.
🌊 😈

tucker i’m luckier

to have first adventures with you
devastating puppy eyes
looking into mines
as we booped noses to soothe

at the end of the day
you looked to my gaze
and quietly took me in.

felt you could see me,
releasing those fears freely
and loving each other, dear friend.
♥️🐶

diamond dogs of day
capturing beach life at play
delighted hooray

scruffy head
puppy eyes
boopable nose
hooman disguise

when life opens
inevitable potholes
just need to see your face
to soothe my soul
.
always thinking
when i can see you again
measuring days
til fluffy zen.
.
link. <3

arghhh you’re so dashing
with that big smile flashing
making me laugh
creating heart photographs
whatever this will be
i’m in wholeheartedly
and i really do like you –
hope you like-like me too
xo.

when i get a little weary
i sing a little song
about working for the dogs
to keep me hummed along.
life’s timing likes to dogpile (haha)
with so many things to do
all of which i want
to keep my purpose true.
joined paths with faboo ladies
whose spirits are aligned
caring for the canines
whose hearts can mend with time.
this path i never knew
illuminated when i was ready
am grateful for this journey
holding my perspective steady.
huzzah for dogs.

happy reddish goldie
flirting with smiles
beautiful rippling coat
sigh, gorgeous styles

immediately cooed “i love you”
as i gave head rubs and strokes
you paw-patted back on me
felt your affection, bespoke

honored when they turn around
to receive back, butt scratchies
joyfully their tail sweeps the floor
happiness and love, matchies

sundays

rolling up
waves say ‘sup
slip off shoes
sand i choose
always bliss
ocean’s kiss
sunny day
all is ohhhkay…
<3

pics of pup
with blushes of pink
from my lipstick kisses
on you, little link
🐶💋

ode to us postal
you sweet derpy service
confuseme web sites
with fuzzy costs, nervous.

i’m trrrrrying
but i don’t understand
how others navigate
while i sink in quicksand.

it feels bleak in person
with two kiosks broken
probably tired
from inflation woken.

but remember when orange
tried to pull out mailboxes
to fix the race
but the post outfoxed this?

because of that
i esteem the usps
weary and worn
and still this nation’s best.
:)

i’m tired…
will persevere,
caring for the pups.
their lives,
hold dear,
filling my life cup.

the only creatures
i feel safe with –
in a funny ironic way.
for when i let them in,
my heart breaks
in poignant painful display.

will keep going for the pups
navigating this heartfelt deed.
and gratefully have aloha trips ahead
to take dogs out in need.
xo

link i miss you
and your sharing of toys
we play and we wrassle
our pastime of joys

what do you think of
when i give you your gifts
with your snout in my bag
to find more, with sniffs

i’m touched when you stay
after a day of play
snoozing on my bed
close to me you lay

in the morning you jump up
and burrow into me
you are my treasure
ty for love’s clarity.

no cutie today
in a passing way
felt extra cute
didn’t get to slay
buuut that’s okay
still felt so free
maybe tomorrow
cutie will see me
😊

cotton candy toes
my girly treat for today
little flecks of joy
💅🏼

puppy link
diamond eyes
heart nose
black bean toes

triangle ears
fluffy snout
soft paws
chompy jaws

unbridled glee
when it’s we
spinning round
for scratches abound

you’re my heart
from the start
fluffer boo
i love you :)