Author Archives: jkh

the birth of Milo James

Posted on September 23, 2021 by jkh

Prologue Wednesday, August 12, 2020. In the midst of the ongoing global public health emergency and general chaos of 2020, I reached a momentous milestone in my second pregnancy: I had attained a gestation length of 34 weeks and 1 … Continue reading →

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seasons of life

Posted on April 29, 2016 by jkh

sunshine snoozing snuggles among the covers my two favorite people and a lucky black cat ceiling fan beats the sultry heat as spring lengthens into summer seasons passing by: earth, life little one growing day by day soon enough will … Continue reading →

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the birth of Morris Eugene

Posted on May 11, 2015 by jkh

Friday, January 16, 2015. I had arranged to have the day off work, so that I could attend a Continuing Legal Education seminar in the morning, and use the afternoon to get ready to leave town. We were going to … Continue reading →

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powerless

Posted on April 9, 2008 by jkh

Thanks to a fierce storm I’m without electric power. Woe is me! A girl cold from air conditioning, Read of florescent bright night lights, Spoiled by spellcheck and wordweb Bathed in ones and ohs: I am becoming digitized with each … Continue reading →

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perfect weather

Posted on March 6, 2008 by jkh

With the clouds spreading like cotton above my head The crisp blue bright expanse of sky ever peeking through Green grass creeping up through the dead brown earth A sweet cool breeze gently caressing my face Intermittent sunlight, like the … Continue reading →

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aimless ambition

Posted on February 18, 2008 by jkh

Toiling in paper I struggle for air In a sea of words Books for eternity Never enough time Sleep elusive as dreams A future ever out of reach Wanting, waiting, working – what for? Aspirations, clear as morning dew Destination … Continue reading →

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computer-based GRE

Posted on February 16, 2008 by jkh

soundproof earphones hurt! clicking bubbles right or wrong – o! how will I score?

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The White Girl Speaks of Harmony

Posted on February 9, 2008 by jkh

A Poem Written in Response to, and in the Mode of “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” by Langston Hughes I’ve known harmony: I’ve known voices of brown, yellow, black, and white to lift up together  in seraphic harmony as one. … Continue reading →

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refrigerator rumblings

Posted on February 4, 2008 by jkh

I’m proudly the most worldly appliance residing in this house. Indeed, I’ve tasted more of the world than most of my brethren. From creamy cheesecakes topped with succulent sweet strawberries in the New York style, to the savory and spicy … Continue reading →

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an over-crowded mouth

Posted on February 2, 2008 by jkh

Out of place he stands rigidly at attention Alone, shunned by the others like him A tooth incompatible with my mouth My secret shame hidden behind my lips Yellow dingy and discolored, too far Out of place for the toothbrush … Continue reading →

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