POEMS

A POEM – A poem in which every word begins with the letter A

ADD– A brief look at what it’s like to do Math homework if you’re a young boy with A.D.D.

B POEM– A poem in which every word begins with the letter B

CARNIVORE – A semi-autobiographical look at having lunch with an attractive vegetarian

FIRE – A short poem about an out-of-control fire

THE HALF-BAKED BREAD HEIST – A style I artfully call “idiomatic realism” where idioms are used with their literal meaning, to ridiculous effect

MIDDLE-AGE DATING – A comparison of dating now and twenty years ago

ODE TO POPULAR MUSIC – A found poem showcasing the educational quality of popular music

ODE TO THE BREAST – My love letter to the beautiful form

PANDEMIC HAIKU – Three short poems about our Covid-19 experience

THE WIT AND WISDOM OF HOMER SIMPSON – Bon Mots culled from “The Simpsons”

WORDS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR IN THE TITLE OF AN ACADEMY AWARD WINNING MOVIE – As it suggests

YOUNGER BROTHER – What if Jesus was your older brother?

YOGA – A parody of the Kinks’ “Lola”, based on my experience with yoga

 

If you like my poems, you may be interested in the poetry of David Clink, one of my early influences.