Sonnet AlyseStethoscope“The world’s not forgiving Of everyone’s fears The days turn into months, the months turn into years So just for the moment, let’s be…Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Sonnet AlyseWarm Despite The Snow“When I think of angels, I think of you And your rusty-brown hair And the things that you do” - I Think Of Angels, by Cat PowerAug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
Sonnet AlyseConsider The Octopus“Please let me make something beautiful A thing that reminds us there’s good in the world … Let it be something wonderful Let it be…Apr 27, 2021Apr 27, 2021
Sonnet AlyseSirens and Birdsong“Waters are rising Forests are burning Hearts always hurt more While they are learning … Out of the sirens Might come the birdsong Out of…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Sonnet AlyseFor Where We Are Right Now: Covid, One Year LaterAt the start of March 2020, I took minutes during a meeting in which the topic of the Coronavirus was briefly discussed:Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 2021
Sonnet AlyseSpecies of NoticingOoh, one to remember Writing it down now So we won’t forget Ooh, never enough paper Never enough letters So we won’t forget” — So We…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Sonnet AlyseDaily Directions“How come I end up where I started How come I end up where I belong” — 15 Step, by RadioheadFeb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
Sonnet AlyseSignificant Little Things“When autumn comes It doesn’t ask It just walks in where it left you last You never know when it starts Until there’s fog inside the glass…Feb 3, 2021Feb 3, 2021
Sonnet AlyseTenderness“Oh honey Oh honey It’s just a wave It’s just a wave and I know That when it comes I just hold on I just hold on” — Emoji A Wave, by John…Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
Sonnet Alyse2020 in MusicEvery year since 2012, I’ve made a playlist of songs for each year. Most are newly released that year, while some are ones I simply…Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021