I ain’t no Jesus But, I would like to be I never wanted to be a nun Much less a priest I didn’t want to grow up to be a saint like my sisters did I didn’t like going to church when I was young And going again is not in my plans […]
Poem: I Stand Before You
I stand before you I adore you I thought that would be enough — About the poem: I love this little piece. It embodies so much of the puzzling feeling we have as we try to negotiate the details of day to day life, with those we love. It does require some mad skill to […]
Poem: Dark Alleys Don’t Scare Me
When I’m walking somewhere Dark and scary I hold your hand I think you are an angel Or maybe Jesus Or maybe pure energy Or maybe my dad I don’t hear a voice usually Just feel a warm presence That dissipates all fear Okay, but when it’s icy Then I hear, “Get your hands out […]
Poem and Sketch: Nowhere to Go …Happy World Poetry Day!
A poem from the book: With Open Arms: Poetry for Big Love and Real Life
Poem: Play It Cool …are you more of a puppy or a cat?
A poem from my book: With Open Arms: Poetry for Big Love and Real Life When I become your friend, I want to do with gusto! Puppy-style! If you are a cat, I don’t know if we can work it out. Play It Cool The fact that I met you Means that I love you […]
Poem: Gaksan (…take a hike with me!)
Gaksan a poem from the book With Open Arms: Poetry for Big Love and Real Life In town, my life is all manmade GS-25, kimbap shops, and power lines Waiting, rushing, looking both ways Concrete, asphalt and flashing signs But then there’s you You are the backdrop of my days Beckoning me, reminding me of […]
Poetry is calling! Download the free ebook Feb 1-4, and read it on your phone or computer!
Today and through February 4 (Pacific Standard Time), you can download my new poetry book for free! I hope you will try it, then let me know how it goes! Technically and what did you think of the 39 poems and 15-page commentary section. This selection is designed to delight you and heal you! (More […]