She was more cranky than usual, As she rummaged through the dumpster.
“Damn people, don’t throw out nuthin’ good no more!” But still she rummaged… And there, in the dumpster, In some old and once ritzy, uptown, and now defunct, store’s sack, ...read more
I sit in my car in the morning, In front of my house, coffee cup in hand, I sit in silence, looking straight ahead… At the end of my street, Where, there is a freeway overpass. I cannot hear the traffic, here ...read more
Your alarm clock went off - Like any other work day. And you rose to meet the challenges In your own way. The minutes started ticking, And your schedule was clicking… You can get through any workday morning- With ...read more
I come out after dark to get into my car. I had to park further away this time. The moon is new, and the night is very dark. The breeze makes things twitch and move, Just beyond my sight and all around ...read more
if you and I were all alone in some dark and secret place would you, or could you tell me, or would you decide you didn't know or even cared, or maybe we could be in some far off place-
I just wonder, would you even ...read more
18 May 2006
"Buried Roses"
if i had roses to give you
i would have buried them
muted their breath
measured their penitence
stopped the flood of overflowing criticism
the rain continues
I thought it's shoulders were undaunted
horizontal landscapes catch the rhythm
hold gifts
good and bad
none the less given with due remarks of wanting shelter
in the presence ...read more
By definition, a tantra is a short poem that illuminates a thought or concept. I have become fascinated with the form of the tantra, and would like to employ it’s structure to an entirely different genre.
I have found it to be a challenging exercise to write a complete thought ...read more
When you honor the red, white, and blue When you celebrate our nation's liberty Think of the one who's been beside you in spirit, in heart, in body... No being could be as loyal as me, for I am your best friend, your partner... your ...read more
Summer morning, sun on my face. The freedom was in the air. Tall grass, acres to play. Please let me go back there…oh please just for a moment, go back there
COLD THROUGH MY BONES. THAT’S WHAT I HAVE NOW. THE SKY IS DARK AND GRAY.read more
1) Summer’s Song
Enter July, happily, Summers here, and fair Fancy-free, and young heats beat With lovers everywhere!
Bright and dark eyes, smiles sweet, Some tears along the way, But ‘Winter’s gone,’ and Summer’s here, Laugh your troubles away.
#1392 7/17/06
2) Summer’s Edge
With you, my ...read more
