“Spring Night” – Day 20 of National Poetry Month

With the spring night cooling, I clench my bedtime glass of water. I am sitting up, hours from wonderland In the soft glow of a Himalayan salt lamp, A harem of ionized kisses in the otherwise dark, Waiting for blackout. With the storm winds settling, I close the bedroom window; There’s nothing left to watch … Continue reading “Spring Night” – Day 20 of National Poetry Month

“Being Positive for You” – Day 17 of National Poetry Month

Imagine a gymnasium, and we’re on a team together. We’re competing in multiple events, a demanding and arduous affair -- Ball games, races, feats of strength, And we’re losing But not by much. The day has lingered on, however, And as you and our team return to the bench You carry sweat like a monsoon … Continue reading “Being Positive for You” – Day 17 of National Poetry Month

“In the Valley of Our Violence” – Day 12 of National Poetry Month

In the valley of our violence In the years of smoke and water All the shadows trade in silence Like a father trades a daughter In the streets you hold your wallet For the parasites to find you As the crowd collects you call it There’s too many teeth behind you And the doors could … Continue reading “In the Valley of Our Violence” – Day 12 of National Poetry Month

“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