poetry
Poetry Reading
This poem examines the poet's work, alone and in concert, and how it benefits others, who may not necessarily appreciate the help.
For a New Old King
A description of the coronation of King Charles III, as seen on TV by American tourists while in England, expressing a mixture of awe and concern.
Ups and Downs
This poem imitates the ups and downs of driving in a hilly place, and travel in general.
Tomorrowland
A poem about traveling across the Atlantic toward the rising sun on a redeye.
Treatment
This poem describes the way writing is handled these days, and recommends a gentler treatment.
Generations
A poem describing how we pay our debts to the generation that precedes us and to those who come after.
The End
A poem in reaction to the failure of various banks this week, and the fear of more excitement to come.
The Very Model (Parody)
A parody on the song by Gilbert & Sullivan " Modern Major General," discussing aspects of literary citizenship.
My Part
This poem is about not wanting to be bothered to take care of the things we love.
Suggested
This extra-long sonnet "tracks" the various ways in which AI, or artificial intelligence, now invades our online lives.
Hermit
This poem is about stifled ambition and points out that no matter how hard we try to be modest, we always fail.
River City
An homage to the St John's river in Florida and our pitiful attempts to control it.
Bones of Christmas
A poem for all those we miss,and those we have trouble being with during the holidays.
Evening Wash
A poem about spending an evening washing all the ills of the world off of you, and discovering what's left.
Rumpelstiltskin
A poem invoking the fairy tale character of Rumpelstiltskin to describe the modern Christmas season and analyze what, if anything, has been lost.
Who Owns My Vote?
This Election Day 2022 poem attempts to determine ownership of a very valuable commodity: a person's vote.