“BUTTERFLIES OF NEW BEGINNINGS”
A poem for my friend Natacha, who gave me this prompt: “the butterflies of new beginnings”
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Poem: “Orange Is My Favorite Color”
Sahar sent me this picture of the poem I typed for her at the Canoga Park Art Walk. We talked about the color orange and carrots and art 🙂
Fireflies, Home-Cooked Meals, Mathematics, & Mona
Sometimes all it takes is connecting with the right person to help you chart a course away from negativity and alienation. It wasn’t until Mona heard the dings and clacks of my typewriter that my outlook was, thankfully, altered.
A Poem for Ophelia
Ophelia–also known as “Killer Rabbit”–is the one in the blue #15 helmet. That evening, she moved in a way that reminded me of my younger self. An untouched sure-footedness which, I think now, stems from being oblivious of your own confidence. It’s something tough. Lasting. The aura before you discover what awkwardness really means.
“Dishwear”
Rain falling on chicken wire covered trees reminds me of Christmas lights strung along each branch on the boulevard.
The Happy Poem
Last week at the Canoga Park Art Walk, I had the pleasure of meeting Julie. She’s the type of person who puts out an energetic vibe, and so I was very happy to write a poem for her based on the prompt “happiness.”
Galentine’s Day Poem: “People Like Us”
Originally Posted: October 20th, 2011Updated: February 13th, 2020A Galentine’s Day inspired poem. The original prompt: “That moment of excitement when you’re so passionate about what your talking about that you have no choice but to scream, squeal or just fall down dead.” I loved this prompt because I know exactly what you mean, so I …
“HYMN ON HIGH TO THE GOD/DESS INT”
Originally Posted: April 11th, 2011Updated: January 4th, 2020prompt: “how the internet made my encyclopedia collection obsolete! SADNESS.”
