Category Archives: Original Writing
Down on the Farm
I wrote this when I was hungry. Just being honest. Best read quickly with a 2/4 beat. Happy Halloween! Down on the Farm He likes to eat the meat the meat the fresher the meat the stronger the beat of … Continue reading
We’re all a bit nutty – or naughty. Your choice.
we’re all a bit nutty some more than others but if I had my druthers and could choose between a little and a lot I would choose to be a bit more nutty than not — I read this poem … Continue reading
Free verse: Time Zones
I wrote this on a plane between Atlanta and Orange County CA airports after realizing I’d be back in Pacific Time but the person I most wanted to talk to would not be. Time Zones if you are asleep in … Continue reading
From Found Words Rise the Tasks of Messengers (Part 3)
Originally, this series was to be based on one book. But as I sat down to write at PF Changs this evening (my usual poetry writing venue) I realized I didn’t have the book with me. So now the series … Continue reading
From Found Words Rise the Tasks of Messengers (Part 2)
Two more poems inspired by words in the book “Happiness is an inside job” by Dr. Sylvia Boorstein. Read From Found Words Rise the Tasks of Messengers (Part 1) for the background and first three poems. p. 12 in recognition of … Continue reading
From Found Words Rise the Tasks of Messengers (Part 1)
A friend lent me a book, “Happiness is an inside job” by Dr. Sylvia Boorstein. It’s about “practicing for a joyful life”. Not my usual reading material – there’s no time travel (so far), robots, or military strategy I can … Continue reading
April 2 Poem: Gravity’s Lament
Today’s 30/30 poem I wrote in response to a 4/1 Writers Digest prompt to write a Resistance poem. Gravity’s Lament Friction is such a drag
April 1 Poem: I Don’t Drink Beer
April is National Poetry Month, and many poets honor it by writing a new poem each day. We call this 30/30 – thirty poems in thirty days. My April 1 poem: a haiku I Don’t Drink Beer Beer tastes too … Continue reading
Haiku series: Nightclub Proof
Don’t be getting any ideas. The following is not based on actual events and shall never be. Cuz Shots? They ain’t me. Hey, look – I rhymed! Observation 1 your interest in me directly proportional to proximity Observation 2 our … Continue reading
