Anne Mitchell's newest collection of poetry is now available in a chapbook from Kelsay Books and Amazon.com. Cover photo: Martha Casanave.

Sky of Lapis frothed clouds sail in with the west wind, valley heat teases sea. Chaised, gaze up at old pine tower, thank him for roots...

I’d like to meet those empty nest planets out there, perhaps rifling through the fledglings’ things left behind, their first big bang and...

In Pacific Grove, mint pastel cottages line the seaside streets. Deer families stroll through backyards, on sidewalks. Pre-teen white...