Farmland

The place I hang my hat is rural, known for hay. I’m from a much bigger city but I’ve never cared for urban life. The barns, fallen outbuildings, open fields, and other features of rural terrain have a calm nostalgia I’m drawn to. Going just outside our little town is like traveling through time orContinue reading "Farmland"

The Anonymity of Waiting Now Available

My fourth full-length book of poetry, The Anonymity of Waiting, is now available on Amazon in paperback and e-book versions 😊 I hope folks will check it out and order one. Heck, order a few and give poetry for Christmas 😉🎅 The Anonymity of WaitingThe longer I wait in this pub,the more I become partContinue reading "The Anonymity of Waiting Now Available"

Trees Beg as the Wind

I am (hopefully) a week away from self-publishing my fourth full-length book, The Anonymity of Waiting. Self-publishing is always a process. When you are author, editor, cover-designer, and everything else, there’s a lot to consider, keep an eye on, and many decisions to make. And work! Then there are the unexpected things, like: when IContinue reading "Trees Beg as the Wind"

Just Another Day – Ray LaMontagne

Earlier this year, I was introduced to the music of Ray LaMontagne through the song “In My Own Way.” I was struck by the lazy vibe and ethereal beauty of the music. “In My Own Way” is from the album “Ouroboros”, so I decided to check it out. The term ouroboros comes from Greek andContinue reading "Just Another Day – Ray LaMontagne"

Her Face

Last weekend I started the process of self-publishing my next book, The Anonymity of Waiting. This will be my fourth full-length book of poems. Like my other books, it includes a mix of formal and free verse and explores all sides of human experience—from the comic to the grief-stricken. Below is a haiku that willContinue reading "Her Face"

Election Day

Well, with elections happening this Tuesday in the United States, I suppose posting a poem about elections was inevitable 😆 Below is a poem from my second book, Event Horizon. I wrote “Election Day” on election day in 2020. At the risk of stating the obvious, elections are emotionally complicated affairs, regardless of your beliefsContinue reading "Election Day"

The Practical Poet’s Guide to Love

Over the years, I’ve written my wife poems for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and just because. Today’s poem (which will be in my upcoming book, The Anonymity of Waiting) was written around the time of our 25th anniversary. It didn’t end up being an anniversary gift because I felt it lacked the gravitas equal to suchContinue reading "The Practical Poet’s Guide to Love"

Fourth Horse and Seven Years to Go

Image by Nina Paley / apocalypseanimated.com With elections approaching and many other sources of dis-ease in the world, I thought I’d share “Fourth Horse and Seven Years to Go,” a poem I am (pretty much) finished with, which will be in a future book. ”Fourth Horse” is a work of whimsical angst, which has meContinue reading "Fourth Horse and Seven Years to Go"

Grief

Yesterday, I sat down to pray because I’ve felt off and a little down all week. As I prayed, I realized I am grieving a number of things. One of my uncles passed away in September and other family members are dealing physical or mental health issues. The cumulative effect impacts my mood, sleep, andContinue reading "Grief"