I write love letters to anyone reading
Once or twice a month, typically on a Sunday and usually in the morning, I send a letter to the world I love, even when it seems like the world does not love us back. (It does).
Every letter wants a poem. I include one, or two, or sometimes three poems by poets I love. Sometimes I read them aloud for you. Sometimes I include one or two of my own works in progress or recent publications or experiments I don’t know what else to do with. You can find more of my published work here.
Here is what I want to offer: a moment of peace. A second to breathe, to catch your breath and ride a wave.
I greet you here with long open arms.
My arms are just so long, and open.
I hope you find something that feeds you.
Everything is free
If any of these words are what you want and need, have them. I am grateful.
I am grateful too for any and all support. Paid subscribers help make this project sustainable—I make my living off writing, more or less, and I work for myself. I try to be intentional about every hour. Every hour I spend here is worth it.
Credit where it’s due
My beloved friend and esteemed colleague, Ariel Rudolph, drew the drawing that is the logo. It is wonderful.
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