How woefully wrongevery single thing is nowwith Brat Boys of Americarunning all the showsIt’s amazing how quicklyrespect turns to regretin higher-circus atmosphereWe are endlessly capableof scudding what’s right for usBut for love’s indefatigability
12.30.2017
If Only All We Need Were
12.19.2017
Another Cavalcade of Seasons and Songs
Fold the year’s paininto renzuru--everything you lost lockedin the heart,head full of yearning,embarrassmentslike showy tailfeathers,all your melodies memorizedin the wings.Keep your crane of ghostsand minor chordscreased in your notebook,carry it with you,stashed in your pillow for dreaming.
Sharing an older poem that seems both topical and timely.
12.16.2017
Untitled: America
In the USAthe following is acceptable
A man’s last moment alivegroveling on the floorof a hotel hallwaymultiple killing machinestrained on himfollowing snarled ordersto crawl forwardkeeping legs crossednot to movesobbingbeggingfor lifehis fatal mistakean involuntary movementto pull up his pants
The gun that killed himinscribed with the wordsYOU’RE FUCKED
This is acceptableto the policea juryour governmentand the court of public opinionis not universally decryingan obvious miscarriageof justiceand basic humanity
There is something very wrongat the most basic human levelin the USAon this earthand I don’t know howto end this poem
12.10.2017
Possibly the Fussiest of All
What will becomeof the one whosefear comes callingFirst snowy dayblows away thoughtsof maybe notKitty prefersto nap, stir notshe purrs all dayWhat about lovedreams made of cloudsabove our hearts
The Real Toads are trying out a challenging and very fussy little form
called THAN BAUK in the Imaginary Garden. Yikes
12.03.2017
The Collected Poets Series
Hello, Friends, it’s December! Next up, I am thrilled to announce that I’ll reading as part of a distinguished poetry series at my favorite coffeeshop in my favorite town on Thursday night. Look here for photos, bios, poems: THE COLLECTED POETS SERIES
Marian Kent & Irene Willis
The Collected Poets Series
December 7 at 7:00 pm
Shelburne Falls, MA
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