Marie Anzalone : Writing

Work Gloves

Work Gloves

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


Commitments keep my friend away from his children- many times for days or weeks on end. He confides I do not think I can say I a..
Unreasonable Men

Unreasonable Men

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


we were asked to write poetry for the volunteer firefighters of our city, in recognition of their search and rescue efforts after the volcanic eruptio..
Imperfect Men

Imperfect Men

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


written for my friend on Father's Day, 2018
Other conversations

Other conversations

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


You did it again, didn’t you? You visited her, took what you wanted- left with your world, and all of its belongings rearranged in..
That Was Monday

That Was Monday

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


Another devastating national tragedy. thoughts from an eerily similar location, 2 hours away. For the victims of the Fuego volcano, and every citizen ..
Trusting Glass

Trusting Glass

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


You question my preference for the other place- the one where people smile and greet me by name when I walk in; who do not shove a me..
Fast Enough

Fast Enough

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


Someone I cared about deeply, was killed this morning in an accident
Childless Mothers

Childless Mothers

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


Ask her. Ask the childless woman in your life how she feels on Mother’s Day. Ask her about being left out of brunches; not ..
Validation in a Sunset

Validation in a Sunset

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


"My heart is calling, telling me there are more mountains I must know like lovers’ bodies. I used to have its contour map sketched on my hand..
The First Rule of Living

The First Rule of Living

A Poem by Marie Anzalone


an exercise exploring the theme of satisfaction