The Journey of “Collarbone Jones”: Art and Love

Clay bust of a man's shoulders, neck, and head with mouth slightly open and brow lifted
“Collarbone Jones,” clay, Brook Bhagat

“Cracking Collarbone Jones,” previously published in the Unsolicited Press anthology Pen and Pulse: Essays on Writing, Craft, and the Writer’s Journey, is the true story of why I went to India almost 25 years ago. It’s the story of falling in love with a dream, and a piece of clay, and a man. It’s the story of how art winds through us, and through life, an echo of the heart at times. Other times, a guide.

I am so grateful to share that this intimate creative nonfiction piece is featured this month in Osho News. The layout includes a photo of my sculpture, a main character in the piece. It means so much to see them published together, and in the context they were born in! “Cracking Collarbone Jones” in Osho News

“Ghazal for Osho” published in Osho News

With Ullas at my sanyas celebration, Nainital, 2002

I’m thrilled to share that “Ghazal for Osho” has been published in Osho News. Some poems are tough; this love poem for Osho nearly wrote itself. It’s such a joy to see it find a home where my fellow sanyasins will find it. Ghazal for Osho