second orchid bloom

Late-80’s San fernando Valley, matchbook from Houlihan’s #collections i open a box from the back of the closet and a small collection presents itself. The paper mache mask that i knew i had but could not find, until today. the clay head from mexico trip of long ago. the wooden heart which i wood burned

i remember watching the car in the next lane over, on the 4 lane road. there were 2 occupants, in the front seat. i was in the back seat and old enough to see out the windows. at one point i watched the horizon of low distant hills, speed by, through their back window, before

The last breathe of winter at Moulton Falls