A few years ago, I had some prolific output as a poet. A Muse had entered my life, and I expressed my typhoon of emotions in an onslaught of poems: Long form free verse, rhymed almost-sonnets, a scatter-shot of haiku. Here are some sample lines from that period: *** “A young person often regrets whatContinue reading “A Flurry of Poetry”
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Here Comes the Judge!
Are you a good judge of character? “Order in the court! Order in the court!” “Guacamole with chips!” [Rimshot] So either I need some more caffeine, or I’ve already had enough, because my mind began to free associate on the word “judge,” with memories flashing by as in a flip book. But I do thinkContinue reading “Here Comes the Judge!”
A Tale of Lost “Love”
I suddenly thought about K. last night while waiting to go to sleep. The memories—good and bad—entered my mind like those songs that just start playing in my head even though I haven’t heard them for awhile. I hadn’t thought about her in a long time, and then, suddenly, there she was. I met herContinue reading “A Tale of Lost “Love””
The Paperback Trade
I always walked to grade school because I lived less than two minutes away. Out the back gate, half way down the alley, turn right, down another alley for a half a block, cross the street, and enter the school. Very easy. It was a longer walk at the end of the day because weContinue reading “The Paperback Trade”
First (and Secret) Crush
Write about your first crush. Often, before stepping into the shower, I’ll read the daily prompt and let my mind cogitate on ideas before I sit down to write over my morning coffee, However, when I saw this prompt, I immediately flashed back (cue flipping calender sheets) to Veronica. I don’t remember if she startedContinue reading “First (and Secret) Crush”
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