A Writer.

Lis Kalogris Circa 2022: sitting here thinking about no thingwith too much ifs ends and butssome may call it daydreamingothers refer to it as worryingNorg! do you remember when we tried to speak in Chinglishand said rove in place of loveand rip instead of lip? LACISTS!also i lied to you about writing i haven’t touchedContinue reading “A Writer.”

Hair Gone and Fancy Free

Lis Kalogris Circa 2010 For Norg. Lord knows when the first iteration of this poem was written: Seeking refuge in Barnes and Noble I discover a silly brilliant little book”Not Now. I’m Having a No Hair Day.”Cartoons, witticisms and making fun When nothing felt the least bit funny With Breast Cancer interrupting life.I read thatContinue reading “Hair Gone and Fancy Free”

Breasts!

Lis Kalogris Circa 2010 Revised many times and used in the incredible 2016 musical theatre piece, IN MY BODY. In honor of my Norg.  And dedicated to Donnie because no body tells it better: I undo the hooks and release themAn outpouring of relief and a sighFollowed by pure unadulterated ecstasyMy very full cups runnethContinue reading “Breasts!”