“When one group breaks the covenant of truth and assumes an exclusive role in defining the basis of human relationship, that group plants the seed of rebellion.”    James H. Cone. Black Theology and Black Power   It will never be anything other than  An uneasy…

Prompt: “Write a poem that involves a mythical monster in some capacity, whether it’s as a side character, a prop, a villain or even the protagonist” I am just a misunderstood creature, a deadly stare they say, but I can not help it. born this…

Double trouble bath Washing away dirt from play Scrubbing itchy bums

(inspired by Steven’s poem “Notes Towards a Supreme Fiction”) Introduction And for who, except for you, is there mirth? Do I inquire of saints, sinners (or jokers)? Who can define it?  Who can disclose it? Meanwhile in deliberate shadow A caper nudges towards a dark…

Staggering around the city looking for a bite taking life away from humans it’s quite the fright. Brian, John, Betty they were once named now nameless on their graves. Feasting on brains without fear they attack you never know when they’re near. Grumblings and gurglings,…

  mischief had greeted a half-hearted smile     Source: A blackout poem culled out from Pg. 89 from the novel, Secrets in a Burracombe by Lilian Harry.

Stubborn four year old Quesadilla rejected Chooses hunger path  

Heard crying again Lost patience, anger erupts Followed by sorry

What is it about memories Good ones, make us laugh Bad ones, make us reflect Special ones, make us cry   What is it about recollection Brings long lost friends together Brings distant relatives closer It’s the opposite of a disputant   There are those…

Dropping off compost Falls asleep in the backseat It’s nap time for all