I need a naked matador to battle my inner demons Not a rodeo clown to distract the menacing hordes Not a huntsman to track and shoot the raging beasts Not a hypnotist to soothe and calm the crying monsters … Continue reading
“What are you doing here?” I said to clearly warm cookies Arranged neatly on the kitchen island. “There are no cookies in the house.” “We are Lazarus come back from the dead” The cookies replied in a chocolate smooth melody, … Continue reading
My eyes itch. They really itch. Which is weird because I’m not holding anything sharp and haven’t just chopped up a bunch of hot peppers, both of which tend to induce the irrational need to rub one’s eyes. My eyes … Continue reading
The Diamond and the Damned One ring may rule them all But two will bind us together. Commitments hard as diamonds, Bound to an infallible ideal Designed to reflect change and weather sieges, Daily remind us of choices made … Continue reading
This is hard to admit. I was in a mall the other day. The Mall. The Mall of America. The mall was very busy. Parking was stressful, really stressful. Rush hour traffic jam stress is mild compared to the atmosphere … Continue reading
The paintings hanging on the coffee shop wall Look at the line of empty chairs and say, “You are empty.” The chairs look back and reply, “You are two dimensional.” “You are functional.” “You are superfluous.” “You are used.” “You … Continue reading
Inspired to record some musings. Because musings, after all, are best served out loud. Or more precisely, if they are going to be in my head they should be in yours as well. Shout out to The Mirror Obscura and Dark Ecologies. … Continue reading
I’m an old house Creeks and cracks and moans Rigid and dry are my bones Stubbornly flexing with the seasons Sway, settle, groan I’m an old house My chimney spews smoke and fumes You can see floating like clouds On … Continue reading
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You’re not getting to the things you want to get to. Whether they are a passion or a hobby or a great idea you’re just not getting to them. You want them to be a priority but you’re unable to … Continue reading
I recently painted my office. I had to move all the books off the bookshelves and everything out of the room. Furniture is starting to move back into the office. Book shelves first. Now the books. Now the organizing of … Continue reading
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Fortress of Dissolitude 