Monthly Archives: January 2012

Contentment

And the crowd beseeched the Prophet, “speak to us of contentment.” The Prophet smiled, saying, “Contentment is defined in the ending lines of that iconic movie, The Wizard of Oz.” “Contentment is finding yourself alone on an evening, at home, … Continue reading

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Regarding the poem, Hot Hot Heat

‘Hot Hot Heat.’  The poem (see pages on wordpress); body erotic, fully attuned to anticipatory release.

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Don’t Hide Your Heart

‘Don’t Hide Your Heart’ is a poem with a simple message. Love can break your heart, but it is worth the risk a million times a million times over.

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2012, Mayans, Birthdays, Friends, Adventures

Time to reset, reboot your mood You have 339 days until the Mayan Rapture 22 days to my birthday 4 hours until you arrive at my door Snowbound in Seattle today? Get your snowshoes on, get the dogs and sled … Continue reading

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Conversations with My Son: Take 1

Noah: What have you been doing all morning? Me: Emulating John & Yoko. Noah: What?! Breaking up the greatest band of all time? Me: No, staying in bed, eating chocolate cake, giving peace a chance. Or, at least the staying … Continue reading

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Unrequited Love & Other Hobbies

“White Rabbit Folly” is an ode to unrequited love, saluting the optimism of those hopeless (hapless?) romantics amongst us.

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A String of Pearls

‘The Bay Bridge’ poem is a reminder of one of the loveliest evenings of my life. The lights of the bridge, graceful, like a string of pearls, an indelible image.

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Keeping it Simple

He asked, “How do you keep your legs so smooth?” She replied, “Simple. Occam’s Razor.”

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Welcome

I have, sporadically, over the last few years found myself writing poetry on my smart phone. It is all “onethumbpoetry,” perhaps not the typical manner for working, but it suits me. I hope you find something that you enjoy. Thanks … Continue reading

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