Over the past few weeks, I've started posting poetry on Instagram.
Instagram Poetry Experiment
Tag: motivational poetry
Chipping Away
A poem about intimacy.
Lunch – The Book Version
A sample from my poetry volume that helps me look forward to normalcy.
Daniel Walking Alone
Daniel took a walk everyday because playing in his room became lonely. He wove from the east end of town to the south, From the north end of town to the west, Wearing blue jeans in the summer Because his only shorts were too large and had no pockets, And in shorts, the socks he … Continue reading Daniel Walking Alone
“Your Favorites” – Day 30 of National Poetry Month
Dryer balls and midnight tea, Organic soaps, our indoor tree, 12 grain and seed bread (sugar free), I never thought this way. Now wind chime shells and flat sole shoes, And plans for Fifth Element tattoos, And where we’ll take that couple’s cruise When nothing’s in our way, Like busy bees who hate to roam, … Continue reading “Your Favorites” – Day 30 of National Poetry Month
Found Poem: “The Gardener” – Day 29 of National Poetry Month
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
“A Taste of Armageddon” – Day 28 of National Poetry Month
If it had to be, then I had to do it. It forced me. It made itself to be. Of course, I did it. If there was no other way, then this was the best way. It had to be. Nothing else would do. Of course. Things happen. All things happen. This one thing happens. … Continue reading “A Taste of Armageddon” – Day 28 of National Poetry Month
“American Midnight” – Day 27 of National Poetry Month
Imperial street lamps to untamed starlight, Striding in the unsafe carnival Drunk on the unnamed attitude Sober in the sight of enemies Dangerous in the eyes of friends Restlessly metropolitan Sleeplessly middle American Nervously coastal, As the store fronts close, were already closed, stay open Where the news reports, is received, is made Sleeping the … Continue reading “American Midnight” – Day 27 of National Poetry Month
“The Party” – Day 22 of National Poetry Month
A wheel of cheese, a cellar full of wine A seat with my name specially arranged To reach my favorite dishes and to see The host when toasts and blessing are exchanged By uninvited invitation called Though inconvenient, all appointments changed With no one quite themselves as they arrived To feast a host we knew … Continue reading “The Party” – Day 22 of National Poetry Month
“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
The Favoring Wind 