Tag Archives: Dancing

POEM: The Rode Less Travailed

While I have a grate deal of confidence in my well-founded opinions, I can get lost in sharing these opinions with those who have no interest in listening to them. Even if I am right, the shadow of self-righteousness can … Continue reading

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POEM: Death Unexplained [Ode to Harry Gavin]

Our youngest grandchild (Maryjo’s son’s son), Harry Gavin, 7-months-old, feel asleep and never woke up. Below is his obituary; followed by a poem I wrote for our family and loved ones. Harold Patrick Gavin, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep … Continue reading

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POEM: This Is Knot Poetry — When Red Allowed

Waiving his red pen He made his mute point That spoken word is knot poetry Like meting Meter and anti-meter And the invariable deconstruction of awe As if Employing free Versus The hire mind For awe That its worth Save … Continue reading

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POEM: The Next Best President

Victory lies In the wanton To be a sitting president Existentially unable to take a stand As a wizard behind the bully pulpit Meaning only Curtains for US A commandeered In chief smitten Buy the status qouteth Juggling interest In … Continue reading

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POEM: Free Verse

You are trying Too figure out Perhaps even singularly a verse Paying sum game Never getting A head Dis integrating As a metaphysical meting Of meter and anti-meter Unmoved Object And unstoppable farce With unending meanings Crying Help Lessly under … Continue reading

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POEM: Inspiring Life Itself

Hear I am My life Unmeasured By awe but Smiles And ours alone A forum of love Only known by agape Sometimes taken as dope And every sow often Be held as a parent Breathlessness Be gotten heir Inspiring life … Continue reading

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POEM: A Wrench In The Machine

He was having one of those lives Where he woke up Only to find himself A wrench in the machine Threw and threw Putting his whole life into question What kind of tool are you? This poem was triggered by … Continue reading

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POEM: The Piper Plays On

The piper plays on Paid or unpaid Don’t wait until The last song To dance

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POEM: Empty Plates With Dancing Tales

Empty Plates With Dancing Tales A crowd gathers A performer spins A dozen plates on poles Like angels dancing on pinheads How many are possible?! Worthy of a few coins Fore a collection of small bills [Unmarked except by bankers] … Continue reading

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Poem: Wordless Dancing

Wordless Dancing by Top Pun If I told you that I’ve figured it out You probably shouldn’t believe me But, if by chance, you find me dancing You need not ask me why Simply discover what makes you dance And … Continue reading

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