On Burqas

On Burqas

  In Istanbul, the owner of the pashmina shop said, “The body is like a gift between husband and wife.” He said the burqa, the hijab, were like human wrapping paper.   I take scarves from the shelf, unfold and refold some, drape the red one over my head, align the...
Bungee in Bulgaria

Bungee in Bulgaria

July 25, 2011 One hundred and fifty feet. One hundred and fifty gallons. One hundred and fifty years. One hundred and fifty kisses. One hundred and fifty pages. One hundred and fifty reasons. But when you’re about to jump, the only thing you know to be true is that...
Aphrodite’s Answer

Aphrodite’s Answer

  after Sappho*   Stop your sighs now, friend. Comb your hair, mend your blouse, and quit pandering for                                     pity. I have seen your                                                 trembling, knuckles all knotted in nerves. Almost nothing...