On thinking

When you can’t think of what to write, just think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think think…

Technology, She Wrote

I read about it on Wikipedia, definition from the Greek, science of craft. recalling I could not drive a car, do not have a cell phone, barely manage my own pc.   Ironically, in one detour, I earned a living, for three winter months in…

Techno vs. Talent

Forty years ago I became a clown and what a joyful job it was I was known all over town I sang my songs and told my tales and gave my puppets voices but now today I’m really “lost” among the techno choices who wants…

Looking in the Dark

Sometimes looking in the dark, A doubt occurs in the heart. Will this happen? Am I ready? Do i deserve it?   Sometimes while looking at the night sky I dream about spreading my wings to fly again a voice whispers in the ear Will…

Hot Dog Pursuit

in search of her next meal she pan handles her way through the streets asking for change pennies off the ground nickels, quarters, dimes pan handling is her life’s domain she approaches my car at first glance is my rejection as she disembarks from my…

Technology – Prompt Five

Sparks of connection occur through a screen On one side, someone desperate for love On the other side, someone who enjoys tormenting others By chance of many they connect one day Love is filled with joy and happiness Torment wonders how far it can go…

Charlie Cries #4

Charlie cries, at the end of the day, Charlie lies, at the start of the day.   But I am Charlie’s only friend, at the end of the day, I’m the only one who wants to contend, at the start of the day.   Charlie…

11am – It Matters How We Escape

As human beings It’s too easy To get trapped in our own heads. Some escape through ceaseless chatter Finding doors to the outside through The voices of their neighbours But I Open another door entirely True life disguised as fantasy Pages of written words Which…

Communication (prompt 5)

The cord wrapped around my finger, Stretched out on the kitchen floor, That’s how it used to be done. Communication between two people.   Now, we Tweet, Face, Snap, Chat, and Text. In groups of three or more, a conversation so big The message is…

Rune drafting

I follow the lead of my ancestors who committed epics to stone, via hammers, chisels, sharp rocks stories, histories endure, still studied my people wrote on reindeer skins with intricate threads and techniques told elaborate tales on functional vessels of iron and pewter they cast…