Torrent Salamander Rhyacotriton variegatusI marvel at the orange, polka-dotted skin of the salamanderwho suns on the river’s pebbled edge.He never goes too far from the waterthat gave him birth.His pale bellycarefully hugs the rocks;his thin skin all that separates his moist heartfrom disaster.His dear, damp, thrilling heart. Published on The Laundry Line, 24 February, 2026.
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Lines on Superman
Lines on SupermanIt’s a bloody nightmare.I cannot spurnyour delight in my (im)purethoughts. There is no way to sparemy heart. Like a spearyou spanmy days with your mean,mean, wicked heart and I am spunaround and smear(ed)with love. Published on The Laundry Line, 28 October, 2025.