Icebreakers
When we go out, I’m a stunt double, Or a bouncer, or a villain, or a thug; But only on … Continue Reading Icebreakers
Disassembled
I fell apart on the subway this week. It was a dreadful scene, really. Parts of me went everywhere, Scattering … Continue Reading Disassembled
Bloom, Sweet Azalea
Take refuge in the shade, But don’t let it pale you, Find safety from the scorch Of life, the pressure … Continue Reading Bloom, Sweet Azalea
Reaching For Repose
My bones ache and sag, Worn from years of working In heavy bluegrass autumn air, Destitute of care, of love, … Continue Reading Reaching For Repose
Marble
Isn’t marble a funny thing? It’s the great supporter, A champion of gravity, The substratum of society, If you think … Continue Reading Marble
Colombian Black
I keep my sugar airtight In a stainless steel canister, To keep it from going bad, But it’s useless, I’m … Continue Reading Colombian Black
Airport Doodle
Left this sitting on the table in the airport. Hope the next person that sits down likes dogs. Now I … Continue Reading Airport Doodle
Riptide
Why is it, looking at the stars Makes you reach for a hand to hold? I think it’s that feeling … Continue Reading Riptide
Footprints
For her, falling in love Was just what it sounded like, A clumsy mishap; She stepped in a fresh, Warm … Continue Reading Footprints
Sunny Side Up
I fell asleep on a stuffed leather box, And woke a moment later in a bar downtown Guzzling saltwater from … Continue Reading Sunny Side Up
Hunting Season
I bought my wife a new lamp For her birthday, this white thing Shaped like an owl, of all animals … Continue Reading Hunting Season
Withered & Worn
Darkness is swelling, looming, casting shadows over me, as a stone on the shore is overcome by open sea, I … Continue Reading Withered & Worn
Leap Second
Today I hear we’re getting An extra second added on So we can stay synced up With the rest of … Continue Reading Leap Second
Balloon
I have a ballon Red, naturally That follows Wherever I go I took to calling It Lucy, and Let it … Continue Reading Balloon
Big City
In the big city, The sky turns black every morning. Black like coffee, truck exhaust. Strangest thing you ever saw. … Continue Reading Big City
Portraits of a Ghost 