Tag Archives: Sleep

POEM: Detente

When guns ceasefire and bombings are paused, we are still a longing weigh from peace. War is hell — not something to be won. This poem is a meditation on the accost of war, weather hot or cold. Peace — … Continue reading

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POEM: WOKE

While I like sleep as much as the next person, probably more, I don’t really get why “woke” is so scary. Perhaps the unconscious should dictate our lives?!  I, for won (and all), pray that I am ever open to … Continue reading

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POEM: Blue Light Unspecial

This poem is a bout blue light from electronic devices that stimulate our brains, and not necessarily our souls. Blue light interferes with falling asleep.  Blue light is an evolutionary newcomer dominating our nervous system, in contrast to night skies … 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: Goddest of Dreams

Goddest of Dreams One serendipitous night I stumbled up On a most glorious site An indescribable rite When mortals have only their dreams She would sow free Pluck stars from the sky Only to sprinkle them On waking heads And … Continue reading

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INAUGURAL Public Health Radio Show on WAKT, 106.1 FM Toledo — Just For The Health of It: Medicare For All and Toledo Democracy Day

After years in the waiting and making, I am proud to announce the inaugural show of my public health radio show, Just for the Health of It,  on WAKT, 106.1 FM Toledo (ToledoRadio.org). Just for the Health of It brings you new … Continue reading

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Democracy Day : 5 Minutes of Democracy

Today is Democracy Day, mandated by a people’s resolution to Toledo City Council, spearheaded by Toledo Move To Amend, declaring that corporations are not people and money is not free speech.  Today’s forum in Toledo City Council chambers, albeit with … Continue reading

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HOPE POEM: Why God Invented Dark

God invented dark As a respite From high noon That searing sun Of which mortal men are made To see Sow much more Innumerable lofty stars Unseen in mere day dreams Beyond won’s highest hopes Awe at once A mist … Continue reading

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MUSE POEM: Awe Mused Up

At the end of the day He was awe mused up Know longer able Too take it Sow well This poem was written amidst a streak of short poems when the muse struck.  Sometimes the muse needs to be addressed … Continue reading

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POEM: Present Daze

God invented the eight hour day But buy popular demand Parently beyond what could ever be yearned The ardor one tries Only leaves won With more or less Wanting more our In their daze With each re-quest First off with … Continue reading

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POEM: Morning Has Broke

Mourning is hear The bell tolls fore thee Riiiiiiiight Whatever Get up You had Left Right Left right Left Here is another Monday mourning poem for all who may be ambivalent or outright hate their work, particularly the screeching violence … Continue reading

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POEM: Dream Catcher

A daze work Over Come Bye sleep Sow few dream catchers Sow many dreams And that’s the catch This poem is about work, vocation, passion, and burnout.  This poem is mournful in that so many dreams go unrealized, uncaught.  This … Continue reading

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POEM: Shown Up

The last time He punched A time clock It was time to stop A feudal gesture Accept that It got him fired Up to his passions Eyes wide open After halving it awe And feeling dread In the mirror mourning … Continue reading

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POEM: For Awe That Has Been Urned

In her dreams She is wanting To be moved By more than Slumber too slumber Mirrorly to a wake Daze unending With that annoying buzz Thirst thing in the mourning The pique of the day The latest snooze A stay … Continue reading

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POEM: A Corny Poem — Owed To Iowa

He was feeling it In a corny state The mother of corn starch In the thick of it A sweet mother High on fructose Full of it As lots of feed In feedlots Of walking meat But it was my … Continue reading

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POEM: What If Everybody Did That?

Such sophistry Firmly on the bench But What if Everybody did that Judging propriety Smudging property An intolerable act My conscience He decreed Must fall Into line With Kant Where every reason Reduced to rant It’s the leash they can … Continue reading

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POEM: Nothing New Under The Sun

There is nothing new under the sun Though in the shadows The same old same old Is more mournfully familiar Settling for reality-lite Too at home with night Groping with eyes open Instead of lightly touched Even with eyes closed … Continue reading

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POEM: Bee The Sting

As in nature I did stir A kamikaze threesome Of yellow-jackets Making their presents known Too me Wherever egos Joined by white-coats Hopefully not fallowing me As will bee Or not to be And little Did they no I would … Continue reading

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POEM: There Is Something About Dusk

There is something about dusk A gentle luminosity Embracing the culmination Of a day’s chores Twilight invites any weariness Into a slow motion space Where tomorrow is unkneaded That in-between place Where light lingers And shadows soften As a sentient … Continue reading

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POEM: Blood Donor

Blood Donor I work 24/7 365 days a year I work holidays and vacations I even work in my sleep I am a blood donor My work is a gift Enrichness Serving what is but hours The miracle of life … Continue reading

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