The third entry in our scary little poem series https://youtu.be/Ru4fUbotUcU
Spooky Halloween Poems – “In Bed”
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Spooky Halloween Poetry – “Requiem”
Poetry readings to get in the Halloween spirit https://youtu.be/0sfsXVwAqgQ
Distance – The Book Version
A poem about anxiety & loneliness.
Habits – The Book Version
With strong 2020 vibes, this is a sample from my recently published poetry volume!
The Haunted Man
In the genre of recounting horrors There’s nothing sacred in invention. Though corny, gory, trite, or tasteless, The sell-out beats the solemn mention Of those unlucky rendezvous The storyteller knows are true And are of our own dimension. When first I spoke my story, as a salesman, The intention capped at provocation, For conversations persuading … Continue reading The Haunted Man
Daniel Up At Night
Daniel expected to be murdered someday. It happened to half of the characters in the movies And at least one person per episode on TV. As Daniel explored more chapter books during his class’s “silent reading time,” He found that some character always died at some point. After school, those books rarely made it out … Continue reading Daniel Up At Night
Orbit
Two moons beyond the twinkling sea Little brother Who waited for big sister to tire of adult distraction And dance as siblings do When they're too young to collect trappings (Aside from bruises) Two moons Two siblings dancing Naked in the dust of space © 2019
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
Illustrating a Poetry Volume
I'm currently working on illustrations for a poetry volume I intend to self-publish. The collection will largely feature pieces that qualify as "previously published" that I have compiled from the past eleven years of posting poetry online as well as many others that have never been shared before. Below are samples of the sketches I've … Continue reading Illustrating a Poetry Volume
Daniel of Corsica
Daniel was a quiet boy, because talking got him hurt. He knew how much the teachers hated to hear him speak. He spoke at the wrong times. He spoke at the wrong volume. He spoke to the wrong people. He spoke of the wrong things. Daniel scribbled and scratched and filled his notebooks. “Look at … Continue reading Daniel of Corsica
The Favoring Wind 