Poetry – Nothing Ever Happens on My Street

Daily Living

Daily Living Mom left a voicemail Mid-afternoon on a Thursday “I need you to come over and turn on the heat” When I looked at my phone and saw the message My evening changed Not drastically…she lives relatively close But certainly different than what I’d planned A slight, subtle change The way her age is creeping up on the both ofContinue reading “Daily Living”

There’s Truth in the Lies You Tell / Poetry

Here’s a poem about a (probably) dying romantic relationship. It started as a song lyric (in my head), but I’m no musician. So, the words morphed into this here poem. There’s Truth in the Lies You Tell The room is empty – We sit side by side You say you’re sorry – You’re tiredContinue reading “There’s Truth in the Lies You Tell / Poetry”

Break From Reality: Poetry

Here’s a poem about getting away for a weekend. When I wrote this, I wasn’t just thinking about how great it is to get away, but how lucky I am to be able to do it. Not everyone can afford a vacation, financially or logistically or mentally, or whatever holds them back. When I goContinue reading “Break From Reality: Poetry”

I’ll have a Gimlet

I’m in a poetic mood. So much so, I’m writing poems about cocktails. Here’s one about Gimlets. Gimlet In the early 1950’s In a book set in post war WWII Los Angeles Hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe Praised the gimlet Half gin, half Rose’s Lime Juice The association with the PI makes the drinkContinue reading “I’ll have a Gimlet”

Vested

Here’s a poem about how relationships define us. And how, even when a relationship ends, we are vested in making sure our side of the story shows us in the best light. Vested A big thing happened to me last year A friendship dissolved in slow motion In real time I didn’t see it coming EachContinue reading “Vested”

Crossed

I’ve been thinking about how people place importance on events and physical objects. I’m interested in the way we hold on to whether we are right or wrong and how an object can take on personal or cultural meaning. And, in general, what do individuals find important. Starting with objects that people place importance on,Continue reading “Crossed”

Upsetting

This week’s big viral video is of a United Airlines passenger being forcibly removed by police officers from an over-booked flight. The President of U.A., and others hoping to be as innocuous as possible, called the incident upsetting. Upsetting is the word that seems to distill the divisive event into one agreeable sentiment. A lotContinue reading “Upsetting”