Join us for the launch and reading of my new book Melt! Refreshments will be served.
From 2:00 to 3:15 PM on October 3, 2025. In the Garden Pavillion at Parkland Clayton Park, 114 Fairfax Drive.

Yellow brick road
see where it led Judy
to the lap of
some withered man hiding behind
curtains, faeries, balls of
fire
disembodied
bloated
venerated for the mis
perception

a shiny path
filled with promises
a scarecrow, cowardly lion
and tin men
test
osterone

I promised my path
would be different
was promised more than
diamonds, rubies,
emeralds

here I am
the end of the road in sight
I feel Judy’s breath on
my neck
pressing me forward, pulling
me back

she’s off to see the wizard
me too

published in the Queen's Quarterly

Yellow Brick Road