Category Archives: Beauty



Behold!

Tell the truth! If you (not some almighty)
Designed these human bods would you not blush,
And contemplate the source of beauty’s blights—
Stubble, crinkled ears, hyperbolic tush?
Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Religion, Vanity

Plumbing

We’ve got this stately, charismatic house,
Where the walls curve to meet textured ceilings.
And three bathrooms—showers, sinks, bowls—carouse
In matching pastel tile—bright, appealing.
Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Beauty, Vanity

Gayle

Recently a new denizen joined us
Down at the Venice paddle tennis courts.
Some call her the tattooed lady. Some fuss,
Stunned by her loveliness, as she cavorts
Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Illusion, Pain, Wisdom

Anjelica at Venice Beach

Something about the dog-walking widow
Passing, each morning, on Ocean Front Walk
Down at the paddle tennis courts—no quit
Shows. Chin high, scion of talented stock,
Continue reading →

Posted in Affluence, Beauty, Inspiration, Local Color

The Way It Is

Just last week, chatting with a regular
At the paddle tennis courts, I, beguiled,
Noted Luiza, stunning (our blond star!),
Was showing more flesh lately, fashion, style.
Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Lust, Vanity, Wisdom

At the Gym-V

Melissa (although we all call her Mel)
Guards the gate down at our Marina Club.
Her ready smile and pungent wit dispel
The gloom we often bear, facing the drudge Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Sports