Hello, all! The YouTube version of the 2nd episode of my podcast is now live! Here it is:
A poem, revisited, one year later

Alien Relative
Depart Home
For us.
A number.
Relocated spouse, child.
Approved
New field person.
Returned.
6 word poem
The prompt: Homeward. The poem: Cross my chest, walking past threshold.
“Write about something presently in your life that is ‘worth it.'”
(Grad school). I remain imperfect. But the grueling behind clear eyes
feels like a portal to joy.
I began with my vision
blurred.
But, the further
I dive into the forest,
the more the canopy
opens
up.
Crosshatched sunlight
On my olive skin.
To look down
at my hands
is to look through a kaleidoscope
of journey.
Debt.
Sure.
Uncertain horizon.
Yeah.
Immeasurable oasis?
Also true.
If the virus created
long shadows,
fine.
@ least I could shine
the flashlight
for miles
before me.
(Grad School).
(This is from a writing prompt featured in “300 Writing Prompts.”)