Sorrow is in my apartment where the lights shine as they have hued many times before but not on this cold night that surrounds me. Thirtysix years I lived with my thoughts but the apple tree is bare today with many leaves gone, knees and arms twisting. Masses of branches praising the sky, begging for rain … Continue reading 23 Degrees Celsius
Eclogues
This is the main hub for all content. Most poems were written by me but any poem that was crafted by someone else will be noted as EP or Extra Poet.
Have A Bite
Let us heal today. Allow the apple tree's growth. Sink our roots deeper.
Half Way There
The damn clock is buzzing Pigeons pecking sidewalks Gray against black People are bustling on the subway Standing packed on a Tuesday The homeless stirring A baby screaming pacifieeeerrr Hands against poles, over bags Their eyes are hazed with dreams Work... Tomorrow will be Wednesday The ride home will be similar Hands against poles, over … Continue reading Half Way There
The Well
I'll dip my creamy stout Bucket into a stone cave Only bubbles stay AG
Brick Teeth
I yawn with the sun. Then swallow my busy guest. Stomach ache at six. AG
Sunset Cyclone
My winds blow roofs off Flooding homes and memories Sun rises after AG
Sour Milk
For how many days Did you wait on the counter Un-embraced by cold AG
Phone Line
If I had brown curls I'd twirl them through my fingers As we spoke tonight AG
Lavender Aveeno
Five miles away from the screaming sirens and Puffing yellow aluminum horns of Manhattan We shared a tapering white marshmallow cloud A frail hued lamp guarded our sealed doorway Cloaking the cheerful banter of our clothing As they gently kayaked down the East River Laughter gleefully shoveled itself into scooped pillows Giving way to hushed … Continue reading Lavender Aveeno
Time
Today time played for two. The stars sipped black porters and discussed their movie since it was the first screening at Bryant Park. Some cuts lead to laughing, hugging, crying and shared slices of mozzarella pizza. They wondered if people would ever applaud enough to justify another film or if this was just a healing season … Continue reading Time
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