The End
I regret to inform you
that the sun burn out
five minutes ago
which you will see
in a little over three from now
Week 28, Day 196 – “The End”
Week 28, Day 195 – “Suddenly”
Suddenly
and wind blows
and the day is different
my life was going nowhere
then you blew into my life
and all is new
Week 28, Day 194 – “Stars”
Stars
children sneak out of their houses
to see the stars in the night sky
to them it is a spiritual revelation
their first experience with what we call god
later they sit in schools and learn the rules
the dos and don’ts of old men’s stories
and less and less of wonder
Week 28, Day 193 – “Dino”
Dino
the Flintstone’s pet dinosaur
was such a loyal companion
even in cartoon pre-history
man had a need for dogs
outside of the boob tube
we still need dogs and gods
Week 28, Day 192 – “Alive”
Alive
I was born to drink martinis
in the early city mornings
to stumble along
trying to get home
too broke to take a cab
and too impatient for the L
the cold air sobers and pricks
soon I’ll be home
home to vodka
and drunk girls falling out
of their going out dresses
slurred speeches
about the meaning of life
the lead to unforgettable truths
forgotten in the morning mess
dry mouths and headaches
reminding me that I’m alive
Week 28, Day 191 – “Give”
Give
give me a kiss
a kiss on the lips
and savor the moment
when I am gone
giving is the best
way to receive
Week 28, Day 190 – “The Future”
The Future
got asked the question today,
“what are your plans for the future?”
don’t know why I’m here today
nothing planned for tomorrow
maybe, I’ll just lay around
and listen to girl pop songs
happiness only comes from
having more than what you want
want nothing and be happy?
Week 27, Day 189 – “Headache”
Headache
no caffeine
and my head explodes
blood vessels just pop and bleed
blood running out of my ears
down my neck to my collar
and I just want to get rid of these damn headaches
cold turkey and aspirins
might not be the way to go
I am week and need my fix
Week 27, Day 188 – “Ice Scream”
Ice Scream
I loves me some ice cream
I’d scream for some if I thought that would help
what do I need to do to get me some
damn you and your ice cream hording self
just a little to share with me
be kind
Week 27, Day 187 – “Last Light”
Last Light
staring at the last burning lamp
in the chandelier
five down and I am waiting
waiting for the sixth to go
if I turn away I might miss it
the silent dim of the newly dead bulb
only then can I tell of the story
of the darkness in the darkness
the young will not understand
they’ll call me a fool, to talk of light
but I will, by my word
make it real for them
so even in the darkness
they will see as I have
and then they will praise me.
that is why I stare, and wait
’til dead bulb fades or blindness.
