Most prefer the beginning
before the end,
but I offer
an alternative,
let's allow the end
to predict the beginning.
- marandarussell.com
*thanks to Jonathan Caswell for the title inspiration!
Poetry – Reverse Engineering
short poetry
Poetry – 2 Scars Mini Poems
1.
A scab for your scar,
then right back in the car.
2.
My scars grow scabs
faster than
my psyche can catch up.
-marandarussell.com
Poetry Bits – Titles
1) A name is given, a title is bestowed, a legacy is earned, but affection must be sowed. 2) Don't exchange what's vital simply for a title.
Poetry – Playing Dirty
Where I come from
blood and names mean nothing
and sworn oaths even less.
But prized most of all
is that old art
of playing dirty -
so dirty
no one else
can even see the game.
- marandarussell.com
Poetry – Mental Reservation
Room for one, please. I'll be staying until further notice and will not require housekeeping.
A Couple Short Instagram Poems
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Poetry – To a Favorite Deity (Thoth)
Thoth gave us words Thoth gave us magic Thoth was smart enough to know Both could be tragic.
Poetry – Claustrophobia
In the darkened bedroom I keep the curtains open just a slit to tone down and tune out the claustrophobia.
Poetry – Katrina Van Tassel
Woman
daughter
only child
blooming lass
plump and ripe
rosy-cheeked
coquette
(A little poem inspired by the character from Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”)
