He all too often promoted himself as a lone wolf. I never understood the notion. Wolves tend to find their greatest success in packs. This lonely notion fostered by dreams of James Dean and a rebel without a cause. It never led to any happiness or success. He was a lone wolf and he wore the mask with great pride. IContinue reading “LONE WOLF”
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SUBCONSCIOUS SAHARA
Ferlinghetti called poetry eternal graffiti and I guess he may have a point. Poetry at its finest will make an indelible impression on the human heart and soul. It is recklessly but pristinely spray painted across one’s consciousness. The bright colors and the elaborate structure of the lettering looms large in one’s vision. The words dance across a subconsciousContinue reading “SUBCONSCIOUS SAHARA”
SHOT OF JAMESON TO CHASE THE BEER
I skipped out on the poetry reading at the free library where I was scheduled to read a new brewpub opened just down the street and my whistle required a little wetting so I walked down the street oblivious to any consequences or hurt feelings attached my name was on the list for the openContinue reading “SHOT OF JAMESON TO CHASE THE BEER”
NAKED GUY (haibun)
You’re just trying to have a good time enjoying the music. They tell you that all the crazies like to congregate on the field in a quasi mosh pit of sweat and flesh. A few of the crazy manage to work their way up to the nosebleed section to shatter your tranquil peace. Hey, you’re at Citi FieldContinue reading “NAKED GUY (haibun)”
TRUTH FROM A BLUTH
And so for some reason, George and Lucille Bluth are my parents and we are living in a rather elaborate treehouse. I’m not sure what happened to the old model home. I must have turned into GOB since I was dating Marta or at least a chica Latina muy caliente. I field many criticisms from a sister whoContinue reading “TRUTH FROM A BLUTH”
IT AMAZES ME
It amazes me I think in blue rhyme of language splattered across sullen minds of timid boys pistol whipped by sergeants and bullied into this transgression by subconscious dreams. Hidden desires left unfermented fossilized in back reaches we cross that land avoiding Mongol warriors & wicked con artists. And of fire these eyes burn intenselyContinue reading “IT AMAZES ME”
NORTH CITY BUS ARMATURE EMPLOYEES
People need a sense of identity. This can apply even when the identity is not such a good one. I worked at numerous shit jobs over the years, The pay was low and the benefits were poor. Of course, they were just pass throughs for me, It was a means to survive for a few months or a year orContinue reading “NORTH CITY BUS ARMATURE EMPLOYEES”
DON’T TAKE LIFE SO SERIOUSLY
Someone took the time to offer sage advice while all I really wanted was a quite space to relieve myself so I sit & contemplate the words Life is serious It’s really yourself you shouldn’t takeso damn seriously I want to live a long life, create art, add beauty to the world, help others andContinue reading “DON’T TAKE LIFE SO SERIOUSLY”
JUNIOR’S SLIPPING GRADES
Hitchhiking Bristol Pike thumbing a ride home drop off at 7-11 to snag large Slurpee and a pack of Fleer baseball cards no longer sure why I collect maybe I’ll get a Schmidt or a Carlton usually a bust I get the scrubs no one will remember 10 months from now let alone 10 decadesContinue reading “JUNIOR’S SLIPPING GRADES”
PERPLEXED BY CYNICISM
Perplexed by cynicism rooftop visions; wagon wheeled thoughts reverb a mind scanning eyes weary of light zydeco playing unheard https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1091706 SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: Not So Fancy Tanshi Vol. 2: Schaefer, George: 9798811592180: Amazon.com: Books
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