Category Archives: Poetry (What is it?)



Found Poetry

Quickly, I whipped out my tiny notebook—
Jotted the wholly curious exchange.
And, I confess, that “black pearl” set the hook—
Weird (from Artie), that image (passing strange!). Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry (What is it?), Words

Conundrum

What must one do when warm passions compete?
(Nah, not those you think—though they, too, allure!).
I yearn to be a poet and ensure
Peace through irrationality’s defeat. Continue reading →

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The Power of Poetry

“OK,” he said, “next Monday morn.
It’s weekend now—no irk
Allowed to stain this pleasant time—
‘Til Monday, when I work!” Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Poetry (What is it?)

Ruminations

What is it good for—
Painting, music, sculpture, poems?
Power? No! Just breath!

Painted caves reveal Continue reading →

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Faculty Xmas Party

Join us! Why not? Frail lost friends might appear—
Emeriti are (though often hoary)
Not yet quite dead. And this chipped, gray, bleary
Flesh can rise up still, still yearn for glory!
Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry (What is it?), Vanity

Being

I always taught: avoid “to be,”
In all its forms: “is,” “are,” and “was.”
Be active, take control, let’s see
What direct discourse does. Continue reading →

Posted in Greed, Poetry (What is it?), Words