THE CURMUDGEON My youth lies on the other side of the horizon. When did I stop loving and start despising All the people and other living things That come my way from time to time each day? My lens was clear and now is clouded, My spirit was free and now is shrouded...
REVOLT OF THE COMPONENTS It began when Shelf A lost the loyalty of Shelf B, The latter deeming their relationship unsatisfactory. Your domination must stop. It is not right for you forever to be on top! A host of hex bolts heartily agreed, Hungrily hoping at last to...
THE ASTONISHING JOE Joe loved magic From the time he was five. He now knows more magic Than any ten-year-old alive. His first few tricks Were the usual stuff, Coins and cards And escaping handcuffs. In a matter of time Joe astounded Dad By turning his recliner Into a...
STARS IN THE SAND In the Infinite’s eyes, All matter and time are of similar size. Nebulas hide in needles, and, Stars twinkle in sand. A million years sift through an hourglass, Eons linger as seconds pass. All along has the Infinite planned To give equal import to...
THE SALESMAN (1985) Chocolate brown Cutlass Supreme, Split bench like a living room sofa, Drives like a dream. Sweat from my back sinks into the seat, Dripping in this humidity and heat. Collar damp, tight as steel banding, Cutting back on Bud Would keep me from...
