As long as the roots are not severed All is well And all will be well In the garden In the garden The trees are strong my lord Their roots go deep Could you please tell me where I can find a garden to work in? There is much to be done during the winter … Continue reading Found Poem: “The Gardener” – Day 29 of National Poetry Month
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“Effort” – Day 21 of National Poetry Month
I thank I thank Everyone For everything I thank I thank Everyone For everything I thank For everyone Everything One thing Every thank I thank I thank Everything April 21st, 2019
“Some People” – Day 10 of National Poetry Month
Some people wait for the perfect moment Like a runner ignoring the starting gun until the wind changes I ignore perfectly appropriate words Until assorted magic manifests I wait a lot I tap plenty of keys but mostly backspace Some people buy new clothes once they’ve reached their goal weight I work out when the … Continue reading “Some People” – Day 10 of National Poetry Month
“To Feel Thin” – Day 9 of National Poetry Month
Tomorrow, to feel thin I will shower first thing in the morning And go immediately for a brisk thirty-minute walk, Followed by as many sit-ups as I can manage. Then I will shower again In cold water With the minty body wash that makes my skin explode. I will drink a half-glass of orange juice … Continue reading “To Feel Thin” – Day 9 of National Poetry Month
The Big News
Scott enters his apartment flustered and exhausted, but with a smile on his face. He closes the door immediately and carefully, glances around the room, pulls a small black box from his coat and collapses in a chair. The box he opens to reveal an engagement ring. He gazes at it. Then the door opens … Continue reading The Big News
In July 2018
I need to learn the lesson that not everything gets a story. Sometimes, often times, a productive day of writing more than twelve hundred words will mean none of those words are meant for anything - just ramblings, vignettes, journal entries. Not every day's victories can be celebrated with progress on a map. Some accomplishments … Continue reading In July 2018
The Favoring Wind 