When I was a kid, I learned a poem that was, to me, pure genius. I vaguely remember repeating it every day, several times a day, when I was in third or fourth grade. Then, one day, I stopped repeating it. It had grown old, overused, and was no longer witty to me. Or, perhaps, […]
Read moreIf You Could Only See
If You Could Only See If you could only see inside of me when I push you away use my anger to fuel a stubborn desire; when I sulk behind steamy eyes that dare anyone to start something with me – I’m begging for your laughter and your smile If you could only see behind […]
Read moreYou Waited
I haven’t blogged about my wedding yet – or my honeymoon. I have so much to say that I just can’t find the words to write a concise blog. But, I did find the time to write a short poem to my wife. Here it is; I hope you enjoy it. You Waited you waited […]
Read moreAn Amazing Poem
I stumbled on an amazing poem today. I am really envious of how powerful this poem is and I hope my own poetry is even occasionally as powerful as this. Here, read it for yourself: The Sum of His Parts Very good stuff!
Read morePoetry Contest Winner
I have been writing a form of poetry, called Cinquain, for years. There is a modest bu creative group of us on the Internet and we band together in online message boards and groups. One particular group I am associated with holds a monthly contest for the best Cinquain along a theme for the month. […]
Read morePoets and Thieves
between each sunset and sunrise,in those dark hours in which only poets and thieves thriveI have wrestled not with mydemonsnor have I allowed mysomnolent eyes lure me to sleepI have labored in thesenocturnal hourswith the notion of trying todiscoverthe perfect expression ofwhat I feelfor you The oft over-used wordbandied about gaily, freely,and withoutconsequenceby those very […]
Read moreA Small Fish
a small fishtrappedat thebottomof a scum-covered pondmight, just might,understand how I feelwhen you talk to meor even simplysmile at meit’s as if thesunhas broken throughthe algae blanketand cast it’s light upona cold and lonelyunderwater tableaugone too long in darkness;warm light andbrilliantimages take my breathawaybecause I know that Icrossed your mindif only for a momentlike the […]
Read moreTossing and Turning
two in the morningis a terrible time to think -each second of the clock torments me;the silence between eachtick s t r e t c h e sinto infinity -thejackhammerof eachmechanizedmovement assaults me with near-deadlyforce. a slight displacementin the darkness andshe accommodates my newposition -her lithenaked formpressed firmly against memy body reacts withpredictable response I […]
Read moreEnlightenment
the fog outside my window creates miniature halos around each streetlight – mocking me with their barometrically-induced divinity why the fuck can a streetlight find God when all I find is more reasons to dislike my fellow man? every day, all day, on every channel (CNN, MSNBC, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS) I see hour after […]
Read moreA Single Wish
A Single Wish I was watchinglate-night Television;lost in a catatonic momentsomewherebetween a commercial formale enhancementand a rerun ofSeinfeldwhen awaking dreamfantasyimaginingplayed out inmy mind’s eye I rubbed a lampand the jinni emergedthat spirit of thedeserta wasteland my heart hadrecently inhabitedto offer me a singlewishmy choices weremanyand I pondered them severelyeternal life might be niceor perfect health […]
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September 30, 2010 