Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Wading in Water

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Wading in Water by Armando Ortiz wading in water along Onion Valley trail where melting droplets in nature's weight...
Monday, August 12, 2019

Kearsarge

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Kearsarge by Armando Ortiz I sit meditating on the southern slope of a mountain the shadow of the north face breaks free ...
Saturday, August 3, 2019

Dream of Mountains: Short Piece

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Dream of Mountains by Armando Ortiz I dream of hiking mountains walking giant mortars on alpine canyons one continual upward mo...
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

In the name....

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In the name……. By Armando Ortiz In the name of whom should we improve our communities when public schools are dismantled, and lay barren ...
Saturday, November 3, 2018

Missed Call

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Missed Call By Armando Ortiz Yeah, I looked you up after you accidentally called me using a different program. You were probably thinkin...
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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Morning Light

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Morning Light By Armando Ortiz You became the dream unfulfilled, a drifting mist from the coast that dissipates into the summer heat, aft...
Saturday, May 19, 2018

MacArthur Park: Betsy and Bella

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MacArthur Park: Betsy and Bella By Armando Ortiz “Betsy, it’s time to say your prayers and go to sleep,” said Bella. She’d been in t...
Sunday, May 6, 2018

You Were

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You were By Armando Ortiz You were caramel salt after our long hike you were black licorice when I smelled those curls you were a jolly r...
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Zigging Road

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Zigging Road By Armando Ortiz On the splendid heights of dreams, the size of Himalayan Mountains, where you find sacred crystal strea...
Monday, January 15, 2018

Valley Oak

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Valley Oak By Armando Ortiz Valley oak tree, deeply grounded roots mingling with barren gully like a standing pompom its long branches...