May Fosnes : Writing

I keep the Sabbath, like Emily

I keep the Sabbath, like Emily

A Poem by May Fosnes


I keep the Sabbath in my bed. Like Dickinson! Isn’t that like something she said? Praising sapient instead. But, I worry I’m du..
Sorrow, buddy

Sorrow, buddy

A Poem by May Fosnes


Sorrow, sorrowsorrow, my friend!How wonderful it isto meet again.Sorrow, sorrow, everywhere!There is even sorrowin my hair.Sorrow, like spaghetti,I ..
Cherry Coke

Cherry Coke

A Poem by May Fosnes


I watch dreams slip and slurp up and out a plastic straw. I splash into the pool of syrupy carbonated joke of cherry coke.
Well, I met her in Floyd.

Well, I met her in Floyd.

A Poem by May Fosnes


Tracy has a monster inside her.Tracy has to sort some stuff out.Tracy has to travel to resolve to unravel.She saw the burning buildingsfalling d..
Untitled XIV

Untitled XIV

A Poem by May Fosnes


I don't want to be beautiful.I want to be a bruise.Hard to look at,but you can't look away.
Untitled XIII

Untitled XIII

A Poem by May Fosnes


It’s just, I don’t want to hide. Now I know that those worth knowing know that we all have organs. Everybody poops.
Untitled XII

Untitled XII

A Poem by May Fosnes


Why do I have to eat everyday? Pen’s in my mouth- I gag. I want to feel more than shame. Why is it so much work sitting up straight? ..
Untitled XI

Untitled XI

A Poem by May Fosnes


If the letters line up,I'll write them.Either way.And if the sound,makes your head pound.I'll pluck your pain away.
Untitled X

Untitled X

A Poem by May Fosnes


I’m in a habit hoop. My brain goes loopty loop. I’m in a trance and I can’t hold back the rumble of my laugh.
Untitled IX

Untitled IX

A Poem by May Fosnes


Mary Oliver said:if life were only pain and logic,who would want it?Yes, of course.If it weren't for that, our compass would swaysouth-south east- nor..