Monthly Archives: October 2012

POEM: Universe So Vast

I once asked God Why did you make the universe so vast? What were you possibly thinking? And God said I was kind of hoping To have enough room For all of the poetry yet to be written This is … Continue reading

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POEM: Slow Boat to China

Some days I feel like I’m on A slow boat To China Then it hits me More like Being water boarded In America My life is generally at a pretty relaxed pace, and with this I have no complaints.  However, … Continue reading

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Criminal Trespass: Killer Drones OR Protesting Killer Drones?

In order to welcome Vice President Joe Biden to the University of Toledo campus on the morning of October 23, 2012, for a campaign stop, I placed numerous sets of small label stickers saying, “STOP DRONE KILLINGS”, STOP WAR”, “DRONE … Continue reading

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POEM: I am

The other day I got kicked out Of an atheist’s club Told in no uncertain terms There is science And no other! And I am left To wonder Wow, where did that come from?! I was raised A Christian A … Continue reading

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POEM: Entitled to be Untitled

Your life is a work of art Entitled to be untitled Your life is beautiful.  Your life is a work of art.  Your life cannot be reduced to a thing; it is irreducibly mysterious.  Any label is inadequate.  I have … Continue reading

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POEM: A Taste for Happiness

Dining with Kings and Queens Courtly balls Knightly duels And priestly indulgences You can avoid it all If only you are happy Eating beans This short poem goes out to all of those people who feel conflicted about all the … Continue reading

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POEM: Spiritual Economy

The other day I went to my spiritual economist She had already been in receipt of my stack of papers I spoke at some length and detail She noted that I have much that I can not afford She advised … Continue reading

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POEM: Bull Shit

There are two things I know for sure One, I am way too old for this bull shit Two, I am way too young for this bull shit Okay, it’s more Like one thing In my college freshman english class, … Continue reading

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POEM: No Longer on Speaking Terms with God

I am no longer on speaking terms with God She keeps pouring drink into my cup overflowing And I no longer have the heart to say when Only ever with a rye smile Would she say to me “eat me” … Continue reading

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POEM: Text Message From Rumi

I got a text message from Rumi: big screen tv died whole world looks like 3D brb That was over a thousand years ago Real life is infinitely more fascinating than virtual life.  It’s like trying to compare 3D to … Continue reading

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FREE POSTER: Throwing Baby Out With Bathwater

This free poster is my commentary on tonight’s first Presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.  I’m guessing that this may be the best we can expect.  And yes, I am an optimist!  Just saying…         … Continue reading

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