Sometimes a poem will grab you by the arm and tug you into a dingy doorway, or whisper in your ear about the strangest things, or, smiling, sink gleaming fangs into your throat. And while you’re walking in a barren landscape, sometimes a poem will idle up next to you, match your step and begin […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Dust on the Handle”
There is dust on the handle. Once there was none. Turned so often before, In welcome and fun. Brought home from the store, Shiny and new. Turned with a twist, To open the view. Polished by use, From across the land. Solid and smooth. Firm in the hand. So often turned, To welcome them so. […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Contemplation”
THERE is many a mile to cover Before my day is done; And many a challenge to cover Till the dawn of each setting sun. Tradition and breeding are buried Beneath the deeds of each day— And the greatness is in the doing Whatever the game we play. Life passes us by all too quickly; […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “My Lady”
Beauty and kindness, Giving chase and thrills. A sorceress who conjures, All her heart wills. Love with a smile, Eyes, laughing or teary. Safety and warmth, A comfort when I’m weary. Her photo sits on a table. Her fragrance blossoms the air. Footsteps softly pass. Voice giving loving words of care. Breath from her soul, […]
Poetry Corner: Ranjit Gill ” Depression”
Distorted thoughts Social exhaustion Just tryna make my mind function Sometimes I malfunction. Alcohol fixes my anxiety temporarily. Don’t wanna go crazy! People call me lazy. Lucky them, they have the energy to do things. I’d rather be sleeping or staring at the wall. Where has the time gone? Where is my alarm! I hit […]
Poetry Corner: Ranjit Gill “Tasty Death”
Taste of charcoal and barbecue sauce. Chop up the pig, it’s time to pig out. I like the taste of death in my mouth! Chop up the cow. Time to chow down. Turn his smile into a frown. I don’t care. I just like the taste of death on my plate and palate. Looks like […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Box Car”
Roll box car roll, But don’t leave me behind. Roll box car roll, And show me what you find. You travel so quickly, On tracks made of steel. Wind hits me and I feel The click-clack of a wheel. Roll box car roll, And return me to home. Roll box car roll, And no more […]
Poetry Corner: Carolyn Fallon “April in Benicia”
Such a surprise! Out my kitchen window- A demure, debutante delight, in fragile blossom, Gowned by Spring’s couturier. An intimation of youth and joy, But, alas, so ephemeral, Just like us.
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Worth Remembering”
It isn’t the whistle that pulls the train; Nor the boom of the gun that kills, It isn’t the thunder that waters the grain; Nor the smack of the kiss that thrills, It isn’t the cackle that lays the egg Nor the grunt that makes the pork; It isn’t the flavor In an empty keg; […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Anniversary”
As I sit here, we both know That I will always love you. I’ve shown it often, Alone and in view. Without you I would now be, Dead or in the penitentiary. You are my life and love, And my beneficiary. It hurts me, but I have no present. I cannot think of one to […]