Poem: “Floral Soundtrack”
This poem is for Kelly. She had her artwork up in one of the galleries during last night’s art walk, and asked me to create a poem that might serve as a title for one of her pieces.
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“THE VALLEY”
You may have caught on to the tongue-in-cheek nature of some of these poems. Here’s one I wrote on the theme of “community.”
“Bradley”
Richard once commented that he was surprised most of my poems are fiction-based. Here is one that is about an actual experience.
Literary Creatures: Philly Fringe Festival 2018
Some performances were long. We raged past the show and burrowed furiously into the night. Other performances were lonely and quiet, intimate, with soft conversation and relaxed acceptance of letting the flow be. On the last night, our voices rose and fell in play with one another, harmonizing at their own accord to the perfect pitches, intervals, frequencies.
Artisanal LA: Autumn 2014
The Reef was full of passionate foodies and crafty vendors; what an inspiring mix of people to collide into. Every isle you meandered down beckoned you with some sensually stimulating substance. Scented spices, meats and cheeses–even goats! They nibbled you softly when you went over to say hello.
Kindness Bracelets & Jewelry as Poetry
I’ve referenced intangible gifts in the past, the ineffable something people have offered me after we’ve created a poem. I don’t really talk about the physical gifts I’ve been given–with the exception of other poems created for me.
me & thelittleblackcoffeecup
Last week, I got a chance to meet up with Ashley (creator of The Little Black Coffee Cup). We only knew each other through Twitter, thanks to our mutual philosophy–“substance over stuff,” as she aptly says. We connected over delicious gourmet coffee, then explored the artsy streets of Culver City.
“CRICKET’S CACOPHONY”
Originally Posted: August 19th, 2011Updated: January 4th, 2020prompt: “when it smells like summer nights and crickets”
