THE CURMUDGEON My youth lies on the other side of the horizon. When did I stop loving and start despising All the people and other living things That come my way from time to time each day? My lens was…
Category: Original Poetry
REVOLT OF THE COMPONENTS It began when Shelf A lost the loyalty of Shelf B, The latter deeming their relationship unsatisfactory. Your domination must stop. It is not right for you forever to be on top! A host of hex…
THE ASTONISHING JOE Joe loved magic From the time he was five. He now knows more magic Than any ten-year-old alive. His first few tricks Were the usual stuff, Coins and cards And escaping handcuffs. In a matter of time…
STARS IN THE SAND In the Infinite’s eyes, All matter and time are of similar size. Nebulas hide in needles, and, Stars twinkle in sand. A million years sift through an hourglass, Eons linger as seconds pass. All along has…
THE SALESMAN (1985) Chocolate brown Cutlass Supreme, Split bench like a living room sofa, Drives like a dream. Sweat from my back sinks into the seat, Dripping in this humidity and heat. Collar damp, tight as steel banding, Cutting back…