Poetry

Crossroads

We came to a crossroad Far later than sooner Frozen inside your fallacy Locked in an endless battle. You were … Continue reading Crossroads

Poetry

Glacial Erratic

I imagine him chiseled both more refined, less tortured before the move. Noting his rock-hard features her glacial lean in … Continue reading Glacial Erratic

Poetry

Projected VS. Actual

If this were a boxing match I’d bet on the underdog Sounds simple, But it’s not Rocky. Numbers on the … Continue reading Projected VS. Actual

Poetry

Climacteric Years

The Greeks multiplied by seven or nine to name them. They are the metaphorical turning points in life. Critical Rungs … Continue reading Climacteric Years

Poetry

Winging Through It All

Of seasoned beauty Be not deceived The fire burns bright On this starless night Heed the elements, Have a care, … Continue reading Winging Through It All

Poetry

Attack Of the Dust Bunnies

This is Captain Alpha calling General Omega. Come in, over. We are under attack. Hold on, General, they’ve mutated. And … Continue reading Attack Of the Dust Bunnies

Poetry

Alpha Man

Alpha Man is almost off the grid. Tall and wiry, his frame has seen several decades of training, cross-country skiing, … Continue reading Alpha Man

Poetry

A Menagerie of Craft

Inspired by Marie Ponsot’s poem “What Speaks Out.” The best ones require more than quick study. You must dissect them … Continue reading A Menagerie of Craft

Poetry

Famished

Whim settled into the stipule of the coconut palm Reclined, his six feet up Snacking on bugs and leaves. Meditating on … Continue reading Famished

Poetry

Emptying the Puddles-A Nod to “Get Smart”

Secret agents like Maxwell Smart and Agent 99 sometimes do reconnaissance in Hawaii for CONTROL, a counter-intelligence agency based in … Continue reading Emptying the Puddles-A Nod to “Get Smart”