This work lives in the shadowy forest between science and art between comprehension and imagination.
In a Void — What’s the Point?
Category: Poetry
Life in the Northern Woods
From out of winter forest,
bearded men, in heavy coats and boots…
Syllables Blessed
A long long wail that stretches sound expressively
From solid earth to distant arching sky
Grown Up
Trying to capture one of the main struggles of being an adult.
Even the Stars
This poem illustrates that success is not necessarily what everyone sees, but what you have to do so that you are happy.
Cry Me a River
Toxic relationships, even those of close family members, need not be tolerated, as our mental health is far more important.
Gaza
The narrator connects the coyotes’ prey to the carnage in Gaza.
Trauma Essay
This poem about having golden age syndrome, inspired by going up into my attic and seeing all my old childhood artifacts.
Take Control
The battle of addiction is constant and difficult, especially when tackled alone.
Terrorism
Some thoughts on the importance of language in creating values in this troubled world.
FireFlies
Exploring human relationships and the impact we have on each other as we move through our lives.
On Becoming a Centenarian
A newly-minted centenarian expresses her gratitude for her life.
Seeds of Resilience
Resilience and hope for the new generation to rise up against the corrupt system in Nigeria and indeed other African societies.
the sacrificing poet
A poet who sacrifices his own life for his own truth while the ones he loves watch on.
Eggs sunny side up
Explores how we deal with losing someone and the way we create ghosts out of loneliness.
I Know I’m Diseased
There is one disease we all have and for which, at least for now, there is no cure.