Hi Everyone,
I’m Harvey Schwartz and I’m a Techno-phobic.
It’s kinda like I just moved to a new town and know the basic route to get from my house to work…but get me a block away and I’m lost. That’s how I am with computers.
I don’t do any social media but I do take writing classes at Western WA University…which has forced me to learn the major streets…
But – I’m a little slow negotiating the curves of websites or blogs or whatever we are cyber sharing at this moment.
Somewhere – related to this event – I put a bio/statement of purpose that I’ve been playing with.
So – I’m gonna assume that you can read that if you’re interested.
And, either way I wrote a prep poem today that is listed below.
(And just to be honest and qualify my presence – it’s possible that a visit from an out of town son could derail this project for me – but I’d love to do it and hope that I can.)
I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with and how I deal with poetry fatigue.
Harvey Schwartz
The Marathon
Being in a poetry marathon is like being the nail.
And an overhead hammer is racing toward me
Like a clock that is slowly ticking – about to hit the next hour.
Or is it a flower petal that absorbs rays from the sun?
which is really my keyboard
that is clacking away
noisy sun
petal to the metal
Or is it a chance to exercise?
stretch mind muscles to
throw instead of catch
As if all the world’s a stage…
and I’m the understudy
and he really did break a leg.
Harvey Schwartz
A great poem introduction! Thank you!
*HUGS*
I just had to. I read all your writing and absolutely couldn’t pick a favorite. You have a style that taps against my head and wake me up to the little nuances. I love it!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Adri