Tag Archives: Poetry

POEM: Poetry Bombs in the Hows

The muse is the bomb, dropping poetry bombs, as she wishes. Poetry Bombs in the Hows My crib is in The neighborhood of a muse Reigning over me Poetry bombs In a hood next to no wear A boarder Across … Continue reading

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POEM: God Thirst

This is a poet’s poem about the ineffable muse and singing her prays. God Thirst He was drunk In poetry An outspoken unspoken word artist And still Imbibe Hymn As well

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POEM: It’s Time

This short poem is a particular melding of my love of poetry and work for social justice. It’s Time There is a time for awe things And awe things knot There is a time for writing poetry And for righting … Continue reading

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POEM: Caged in Key West

This poem is a glimpse into my somewhat demented mind. I am not really sure what inspired this poem. This poem is not based on a real story. Nonetheless, here it is. Poetry happens. Please feel free to not be … Continue reading

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POEM: A Thousand Poems A Go

This poem is another tip of the hat to the mystical muse that passes down poetry from on high. Poems often strike in the middle of the night or early morn. The hours are odd, but they are integral to … Continue reading

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POEM: Lilliputian Vampires — Ode to Bed Bugs

Earlier this summer, at an air bnb, we were hit by a bed bug infestation. Bed bug bites are characterized by three bites in a row, and I had a couple dozen bites strewn over my body. Some bites were … Continue reading

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POEM: Karma Cat -28,000 Poems

This poem toys with the notion of karma and reincarnation as a vehicle for moral evolution and sum sort of cosmic justice. This poem employs as a metaphor the relationship between a karmic cat living thousands of lives encountering uncounted … Continue reading

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POEM: Sidewalk Poetry

A poem for summer daze. Sidewalk Poetry In creation Where spirit and earth meet Life sprouts In the city Neighbors, homes, And every kind Of busyness Are connected Where the concrete meets souls Where will your feat take you? Today … Continue reading

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POEM: The Muse

This poem is about the muse striking when she sees fit, or knot. The pandemic was quiet a dry spell for my poetry, partly because my time and creative energies where engaged in my public health radio show. Still, I … Continue reading

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POEM: The N Times? An Ode Too AI

Here is a poem a bout AI, artificial intelligence. This is a poem with ATTITUDE!  Today’s news included this: Thousands of authors urge AI companies to stop using work without permission. With this poem, I throw down the gauntlet to … Continue reading

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POEM: The Dog Edit My Homework

I have encountered many opportunities to attend writers workshops and such. The impulse for me to attend has never arose. My style of poetry is free — and writefully worth every penny! Thus, this poem: The Dog Edit My Homework … Continue reading

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POEM: What Cannot Be Forest Upon Mother Nature

What Cannot Be Forest Upon Mother Nature As man expired His last Once agin Mother Nature breathed in A parent excrement Concrete and steel Leaving not Even a scratch In geologic time Merely having caught a cold Cold virus Feverish … Continue reading

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POEM: Neighboring Accountability

Neighboring Accountability Several homes Down There is A child molester You can’t no For sure Buddies sow nice Too those knew Kids on the block How could you Warn up to him Surly there are other neighbors Axing the question … Continue reading

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POEM: Nobody Really No’s

Nobody Really No’s The apple falls The shoe drops The plan it tracks The gravity of such law as undisputed You need not condone Whatever weigh You obey Such gravity Know more Know less Sow it is With love Know … Continue reading

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LOVE POEM: The Her and Now

The Her and Now Her gentle generosity Levels a see of petty lacks Her abundant kindness Overwhelms any insecurity Her abiding faith Shrinks fear two size Her steadfast patience Outlasts wistful worries Her joy Outshines any mourn Her bounding gratitude … Continue reading

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LOVE POEM: Stolen Goods

Stolen Goods In this world Of confusion and doubt I know one thing for sure You are a thief Having stolen my heart My chest emptied And never the less A living pray Bleeding hope From the whole in my … Continue reading

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POEM: Dyslexic Write Wringer

Dyslexic Write Wringer In a whack and blight world Any dyslexic can tell you A right winger Is a white ringer Only as an adult did I realize that I am mildly dyslexic. I have to intentionally work every time … Continue reading

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POEM: That Clarity Amidst Blood

That Clarity Amidst Blood The tides of change are rising From a tsunami of tears The salt of the earth Uniting with water The solution that is life That clarity amidst blood And where souls hit the street Awash with … Continue reading

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POEM: God’s Tell

God’s Tell Is it just Another day Like any other Inner changeable Who could tell? And there I was Mining my own busyness When it came to pass God winked at me I timidly wavered back Yet setting off A … Continue reading

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UNIMPEACHABLE POEM: When Conspiracy Makes a Perfect Call

When Conspiracy Makes a Perfect Call The Democrats made me Due it In the end only Tempted bribery In awe I did In competence My soul motive Buy partisan ship A condemn nation urned As just US done With all … Continue reading

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