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The Final Generation

Darkness at the edges Always has been And will forever be Yet every generation says We will not be the last We cannot be the last Humanity is eternal So our actions continue Pointing fingers and passing debts Believing the … Continue reading

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Author’s Monkey Mind

A long exhausting day Where the mind wanders Distractions yanking it  away So progress takes a hit Just like the friggin’ phone Mourning lost time The author crawls into the cot Pillow stealing muscles’ strength Blanket tickling at his nose … Continue reading

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Raise a Glass

We raise a glass to all our friends Of the past and present To those you knew Within your youthful days To the ones you meet Along your winding path To the pals who wandered far away Never entering your … Continue reading

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Night of the Ghost Dance

Starry skies are set abuzz Killing all but a lonely echo Evil rises in moonlight dim Leaving their shadowy tomb Ears of vapor listen for the concert To tell them when to dance Once it starts, the dance is endless … Continue reading

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Life and Times of Ichabod Jones (A Poem)

I stumbled onto this poem and was surprised to find that I never posted it.  For those that don’t know or remember, Ichabod Jones became Ichabod Brooks.  This stems from his original incarnation.  The title make work if I ever … Continue reading

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In Memory of Sleep

A glorious weekend That starts before the light Not with a whisper Or an alarm Or the urging call of nature The child can be heard talking Announcing his arrival Going back to close his door Then hurrying across Imaginary … Continue reading

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Ringing Silence

How can silence Be so deafening? As if plunging my ears Into an symphony of screams No words within the quiet Yet my hearing is stifled Could there still be voices That are no longer drowned? By the noises of … Continue reading

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A Summer Poem Set from the Heart

A summer’s day sweat As irritating as cold I want my spring back Promise of some rain The graphics are on the maps Last minute veering People say shut up Summer heat beats winter cold Both can go fuck off … Continue reading

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Poetry on the Page & Song in the Head

Words on the page Transforming to a song As they slip into your mind Complete with orchestra That no eye can see A trick of the masters To create a tune Both memorable and pure Without an instrument Beyond the … Continue reading

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Poem About Writing Poetry

How do you write poetry? A curious question With no true answer For it depends on style Subject And the mind behind the words Follow the rhythm Either by dream or plan To put your heart Onto the empty white … Continue reading

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