Control freak: On why I've been avoiding writing poetry of any length
I write bon mots 'cause they're short and tight I'm afraid to let my demons bite Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Where da money at?
People slog their way through James Michener's books Don't I got better writing? Don't I got better looks? Sign in to see full entry.
Spark
I'm a pyro looking to make my name Burning for my 15 minutes of flame Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Super-zero
I'm complex, in an inferior manner I talk like the Hulk and I fight like Bruce Banner Sign in to see full entry.
Word-play
Under my mattress, I've got Auden and Yeats See, even a poet sometimes masturbates Sign in to see full entry.
Stalk-tease
"You know you want it" The orchid taunted Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Time and I are shaking hands, I'm making reasonable demands
I wanna make friends with the clock on the wall I want Little League, fame, sex and sainthood, that's all Sign in to see full entry.
heart-on
Numb it with an ice cube Pierce it like an ear It's flopping like a salmon Better grab it with a spear Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 2, 2006
Divorcing teacher's prayer (recite 10 times while thinking of Dr. Phil)
I've got students looking up to me Don't let them see my scabby knees Don't let them see me catch my breath Between a sob or a little death Sign in to see full entry.
Bloc Party's "This Modern Love"
You're raining your notes on me Low-slung guitar I've got you on repeat My English rockstar Sign in to see full entry.