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Just for the Day and Maybe Part of the Night
Come out there with me we’ll drink on the porch with good friends and dogs. They’ve got all kinds of acreage
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plainspoken–
My cousin Wayne shared this with me. The Carter Center is calling for people to submit haiku to celebrate President Carter's 93rd Birthday. Help him syllabrate! plainspoken-- more than we’ve deserved for more…
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Japanese Storms
for Eric If something was really written on the wind, how best to interpret it? Read the swaying of the swaying trees. --September 2, 2016
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Introducing: The Daily Giraffe
As some of you may know I have spent a lot of time lately on the Serengeti and in the Olduvai Gorge area. While there I chanced upon a giraffe with a lot…
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Into the Mistake
Mr. Morrison would like to rock your gypsy soul and so would I. Despite whatever it is that foghorn whistle blows, let’s try to let our souls and spirits fly straight into the…
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In the Countryside
after Thomas Hardy Women make their gravest mistakes in the countryside. I promise you, fair and gentle, the day will come when each of you shall inherit a green estate.
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In Just a Few Easy Steps
In case you’ve been wondering, here’s how you lure sea turtles into your dreams in just a few easy steps: First, leave warm water running in your bathtub, making sure the stopper
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Imagine the traffic
Imagine the traffic on the internet if there wasn’t a ghost in all of us, sometimes, it was real nice talking to you. --August 12, 2016 (Psychedelic Furs--Ghost in You)
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If You’re Ever in Miami
for Cindy Kaufman If you’re ever in Miami you’ll probably notice her she’ll be the pretty one with the curly, red hair.
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I Was Just Thinking Back
I was just thinking back, fondly over the times we had together. Remember when you dumped the ashtray on my head
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I Actually Loved Her
You know, I think I really did. Whenever she sat by the piano I would request Sonatine or some Debussy.
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How to Live Like Beggar Weeds
for Beggar Weeds First, you’re gonna have to graduate and get a new truck. It may take like 5 years but, I’m sorry, there are pre-reqs for this. Next, you’re probably gonna have…
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How Should We Measure Loneliness
I think first we have to examine whether loneliness is even an Event. I guess it is, it happens, but, at the same time, it doesn’t. That’s what makes it so odd and…
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How I Lost Wimbledon
for my niece, Celie This was back when she was just a little thing, no taller than a racquet or maybe just slightly. It was the year I had my best shot.
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How Clara Mourns
for David Bowie Clara puts her head between her paws, “You never overlook anyone, do you?
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Haiku with Angst
Whatever can calm the anxious heart is what we reach for when we reach -- September 13, 2016
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Haiku for Eric
Eric says it's Haiku Month, so this one's for him. Outside the rules from the center of a bell they heard you ringing --February 1, 2017
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