Depression barges in again.
No invitation.
No explanation.
No deposit.
No references.
No promises.
And no move out date.
Poetry – Unwanted House Guest
Poetry
Poetry – Memory Collector
I collect memories, or perhaps, more accurately, they collect me. They've taken over the bed and the bedroom. They've wandered down the hall to congregate in the guest room. Still too crowded, some migrate to the couch, the stove, and the fridge. A few have even taken up swimming in the bathtub or driving my old Saturn. Like Tribbles, or Gremlins, they multiply fast - and require constant supervision.
Poetry – Of Gods and Men
Rhea, Cronus and baby Zeus snuggle in the heart of Mount Olympus. Father plots infanticide, while son sleeps, dreaming world domination. Mother shakes her head and rolls her eyes yet again at the foolishness of men.
Poetry – Child Slavery
When I was a kid, I would buy my parents cigarettes, I would lie for them, I would steal for them, I would deliver their meals, I would pick up the debris after explosive arguments, then I would nurse their wounds (both emotional and physical). I was a servant, pasting on a fake smile while hatred and rage bubbled within at my slavery.
Poetry – Country Music
Country music soothing, sympathetic - acoustic guitar with a twang. Striking the heart - squeezing it like a juicer until the tears cleanse the wound.
Poetry – Eviction
I never knew the place I hold in your heart would be put up for rent. Eviction notice at my feet, I box up my things, leave the key, and search the world for shelter.
Poetry – Americana
I take photos
as we drive
down the highway.
A panorama
featuring a red
Coca Cola truck,
a Tim Horton’s
billboard (cheap coffee!),
at least 50
gray Amazon Prime vans,
another family business
with shutters drawn
and darkened marquee –
all a testament
to the empty promises
of a cold,
commercialized
system.
New Poetry & Short Prose Chapbook on Kindle!
Hey guys 🙂 I finally got down to work and published a new poetry & short prose chapbook on Amazon called “Can’t Keep Me Down“. It is currently only available as an ebook for Kindle, but the price is pretty good ($.99 or FREE if you have Kindle Unlimited)!
As the description on the Amazon page states, the underlying themes of the collection are determination, perseverance, trauma, healing, and the importance of becoming a survivor. The collection contains 25 poems and short prose pieces on those subjects.
I really hope you will check it out and if you do, PLEASE consider leaving an honest review on Amazon. We indie authors desperately need that feedback and (if you like it) recommendation! I am also willing to gift the ebook or reimburse purchase price to people who will promise to review it, so let me know if you are interested.
Poetry – Self-Annihilation
Fifty years from now,
self-annihilation
may become
a highly prized,
expressive art,
or even qualify as
the newest
springtime sport.
I always was
ahead of my
time.
