Today the iris on the windowsill bloomed White and violet and the petals Shriveling back toward green daggers as the sun reflects a second dawn from the windows across the street A trip to the Ironbound, Oranges lined up on the counter small to large, each scrawled with text Honey tangerine Small navel …

2/9/05 Here is dinner In valentine hues: Precooked Red wine White beans Pink Bunny Carrots Cassoulet And I am listening to Xanadu Electric Light Orchestra Olivia Newton… There is a primrose on the table: Pink edging on magenta Yellow centered And leaves greengreengreen.

Eyre and electricity 1/24 Today I could see my breath inside as well as out. The power back on I huddle waiting for warmth. The sink is frozen, the still life is frozen, the air is sharp, my fingers numb starting at the pinky working in. so much for a willed productive morning. I will …