Denver, Colorado -2019

“With your photographs of Kitty Hawk And the biplanes on your wall You were always Amy Johnson From the time that you were small. No schoolroom kept you grounded While your thoughts could get away You were taking off in Tiger Moths Your wings against the brush-strokes...

Los Angeles, California -2019

“This cloud, this cloud–Says ‘Noah, C’mon and build me an Ark.’And if you’re coming, jump,’CauseWe’re leaving with the Big Sky.We’re leaving with the Big Sky.And we pause for the jets–Up! up!–in the Big Sky!You want my...

Los Angeles, California-2018

“Sweet bird you are Briefer than a falling star All these vain promises on beauty jars Somewhere with your wings on time You must be laughing”

Stanford, California 1978

“Mamacita, donde esta Santa Claus?Donde esta Santa Claus?And the toys that he will leave.Mamacita, oh, where is Santa Claus?I look for him becauseIt’s Christmas Eve.”

Los Angeles, California 2018

“Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day That’s the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway.”