12-31-14 The Ghosts Of Midnight Gods

Monster jams prevail
Lightning strike cracks
Sweet dreams at midnight
Devils dance in moonlight

Explosion of creativity
Bubbling under the surface
Flow grows cold as you get old
So you reach down deep inside

Stardust warriors swim
Through fantastic explorations
Glitter sparkles after darkness
Freak out in a funked up frenzy

Tap into the pain of joy
Write from the heart for tomorrow
These words came to mind first
Looking back at this last year

Strong feelings of jubilation
A new era has begun to take form
Bright expectations on the horizon
Looking forward to the next chapter

12-30-14 Springfield Haiku

Sitting on the couch
Eating a frosted donut
Watching The Simpsons



   

12-29-14 Confusing Allusions And Legendary Smells

Fighting the facts
Simple armies battle
Sandwich bread balls
Butter sauce on seafood

Locked in a prison
Running out of flames
On vacation in outer space
Take no prisoners by the way

Fidget twitch repeat
Last stop before destruction
Where did we ever go so wrong
Forgotten to blow away with the wind

Those days were far from perfect
We used to sit and talk for hours
Our favorite restaurant is gone now
Our bones are growing older with age

12-28-14 Press Play

Rewind back to a simpler time
Fast forward to your future destiny
Pause to reflect upon the journey
Record your thoughts and feelings





   

12-27-14 Heavyweight Title Fight Tonight

Fuel speed ahead
Whole heart to it
Huge business move
Old time attitude
Special spark comet
First foot forward
March two three
Fourth degree
Junk food juice






 

12-26-14 Queens Soundtrack

Sitting next to an open window
Thoughts floating like bubbles
Cool fresh air rushes through
Emotional feelings in the moment

Jet engines roar up overhead
Landing down at LaGuardia
In the other direction they rise
Taking off from the strip at JFK

Sounds of the neighborhood sing
Cars drive around looking for a spot
Families walk down the street together
Birds flying into the western skies




   

12-25-14 Stuff Your Stockings

One more bottle of wine
On a warm winter's night
Together for a great meal
Exchange some nice gifts

Cartoons in the afternoon
Seasonal magic spirit flowing
Sensational music playing
Fall asleep watching TV





   

12-24-14 Kettle Corn Crackling Over A Flame

Foggy night out there
But not so very dreary
I can still look around
See the light shining on

Snowflakes in sunshine
When you wish upon a star
Flash forward to the future
Looking back at yesterday

Reflect upon the meaning
Behind all this dreaming
Thankful for what we have
Happy to be alive





   

12-23-14 Final Shot At The Buzzer

water is the source
fire is the key

human origins explored
digging down deep
prophecies uncovered
discovered underground

pioneers from the stars
populated the planet




 

12-22-14 Chelsea Hotel #222

Magic left undiscovered
Is absolutely nothing

I always wanted to be
An artist to flow creativity
Let the old energies grow
To live forever in these walls
Within the forgotten framework
Outside the broken blank stares
Swallowed up in dark corners
Of the fractured landscape
Smashed behind glass

We'll always be alive
Depending upon
Your definition
Of life





 

12-21-14 Bamboozled In The Afternoon

Seeing is believing
In the confidence game
Faster than the blink
Of an untrained eye

Smart mark saavy
Hip to the work
When the fix is in
Predetermined outcome

Smooth character
With a criminal mind
Back to work on the job
Overtime on the holidays





   

12-20-14 Celebrating The Winter Festival

Perfect wish list item
Moving at half speed
Fast action magic trick
Hands are quicker than eyes
Realize the animal reaction
Triple chocolate masterpiece
Holiday party feast for joy
Bringing families together
I believe in miracles today
Spreading the good cheer
Here we go again





 

12-19-14 Heart Of An Atomic Warrior

Colored lights blinking
Across the great universe
Wild berry bubble gum
Freedom of speech survives

Free identity protection service
Crash all the parties in town
It's cold out there where it's frozen
Still no indication that we will win

Stand up to the power of persuasion
Kick me out of your fancy limousine
Turn on the stars so very bright tonight
Get ready to start the next phase





   

12-18-14 A Whiz Bang Good Time

Fire up the old crackerjack
Tip top shape inflated grapes
Stop telling the truth in groups
Happiness growing glowing old

Dance to the beat of the city streets
Tell your story through art alone
Break free from traditional standards
Swimming in the sky seeing everything

Disco flash pop
Under the hot sun
On barefoot grass
Feeling like a kid





   

12-17-14 Street Art Salvation

Shooting gold bullets
Telling the good news
Sold your souls today
I saw it on a TV show

Champagne spill on the floor
Spray painted underground
Fast track party crowd burning
Out loud in the middle of a crowd

Quiet wrap up for the year
Missing out on all the fun
Spelled wrong on the walls
At home in an art studio





   

12-16-14 Modern War Stories

Fire on the edge of town
So many clowns on the subway
Bad habits follow us around
Quiet darkness waits patiently

Machine gun power runs out
Bomb squad politics save the day
Gold standard set the bar very high
The taste of evil blowing kisses





     

12-15-14 Never Sleeps

Wonders of the ages
Combined with
The fruits of our labor
For all to see

Exciting time to be alive
In New York City
Where bright lights shine
In the evening

Electric flashes of energy
Laughter in the streets
Laying down some beats
Inspiration all around you




   

12-14-14 Cocktail Party Conversation

Destruction of the art form
Sunny days are left behind
Beautiful views from the top
Sharp tongued comments spoken
Global politics out on the table
Bullied every day relentlessly
Security breach on a high level
Shopping like desperate animals
Flashing credit cards at the store

12-13-14 Feeling The Holiday Pain

Hard to feel good sometimes
Easy to let it all break your heart

Hard to go through life feeling this way
Easy to go to the bar and drink it all away

Hard to keep wanting to work so hard
Easy to want to run away from everything

Hard to wake up in the morning hurting
Easy to stay in bed all day watching TV

Hard to watch everyone else being so happy
Easy to get sad and break down about it

Hard to look on the bright side
Easy to get sucked into the darkness





   

12-12-14 Frozen Thoughts

This world is a crazy universe of confusion
Full of amazing wonders and toxic waste
Find the love in your heart and follow it
Go towards the light and fly into space





   

12-11-14 Angels Falling From The Sky

On a smaller scale
Or an even larger tale
The balances shift
Before they tip

Once the winds blew
Closer to our home
Shelter from the storm
Closer to the universe

Nothing is sacred
Everything is sacred



 

12-10-14 Hot Rocks From Outer Space

Stolen moon rocks
Crumble in the city
At the end of the story
He did it to impress a girl

Precious artifacts traded
Free on the black market
For an outrageous fortune
Missin in the eyes of history




   

12-09-14 How To Fake Your Own Death

Confidence job in progress
Family scam rip off plan
Running with a cult group
Sleeping out in the woods

Disappear into the herd
Fade away into the city
Hide out in a dark room
Let the world go on
Time will pass away
Secrets of truth and lie
Never speak to anyone
Mysterious behavior

False information spreading
Identity theft freestyle rap sheet
Using powerful technology
To find another fool to fake




   

12-08-14 Chasing Monsters Into The Darkness

cold red lights burning
strange shapes forming
shadows melt into silhouettes

things will never be the same
trapped inside the mind game

sharp shoes tapping on wood
sharp shooter laying in wait
hands on the cash for hire

believe in magic powers
never let reality get you down





   

12-07-14 Hidden Treasures Of Undiscovered Beauty

It's not too late
To make a difference
It's never too late
To change the world

I write poems
That nobody reads
From a hot corner
Of my bleeding heart

But the universe
Hears every word
And the flying birds
Sing their praises

Radio waves echo forever
Through the halls of time
Waiting to be discovered
When the moment arrives




 

12-06-14 Green Light

Smart silence
Public outcry
Toxic pollution

Survivors rise
Shocking drop
Warrior soul

Total destruction
Intense heat
Critical condition

Loud explosion
Spiritual home
Peaceful life




   

12-05-14 Relaxing In A Hot Lava Bath

Ill conceived notions
I'll conceive emotions

Volcanic fires rage
Through the mist
Early morning dew
Evolves into dense fog

Hurricane status
Rip into the tide
Sail away into the sun
Fly through paradise

Swimming in the ocean
Drinking a magic potion





   

12-04-14 Sunshine For Sunday's Song

Scattered flood dynamic pop
Over the top drop down menu
Special sneak preview events
Stages of artistic development

We meet in the eastern part of town
Reunited under a glowing silver moon
Shutdown gridlock alert day traffic jam
Cancelled claims of immortality remain

Dancing under the light of the stars
Intense protesters spread the messages
The future of our human race is in peril
Looking beautiful on this chilly evening






 

12-03-14 Frozen Fast

Fresh
With
Emotion

Fish
In
The Ocean

Skin
Dipped
In Lotion




 

12-02-14 Treasure Hunter's Curse

archeology in motion
     discover ancient relics
  solid warrior heart

    secret passage
    underwater
        stone tunnel

    danger alive
     lost on the hunt
          search the unknown

     special treasure
     capture the gold
              live forever

12-01-14 Little Voices Speak

Quiet whispers
Hushed tones

Voices from beyond walls
Reverberating around the ages
Like a songbird stuck in time



 

11-30-14 What I Want

I want different
I want new
I want special

I want this
I want that
I want those

I want sweet
I want spicy
I want expensive

I want now
I want all
I want everything

11-29-14 Saturday Afternoon At The Graveyard

the spirits once told me
that the light of our lives
can be found inside the heart

the spirits once told me
that our energy continues
to grow beyond our bodies

the spirits once told me
that connection to our family
is the strongest bond in life

the spirits once told me
that darkness is drawing near
and only love can save us





       

11-28-14 Dance Of The Evergreens

Warm glow
Of a
Burning
Candle

Cinnamon
Spiced ginger
Cookies
Crunch

Soft music
Playing
Quietly
Tonight

Full moon
Snowflakes
Cold air
Refreshing




   

11-27-14 Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix

Electric wave of sonic evolution
Vibrations echoing forever in flames
Worshipping in the cosmic church
Traveling on a stone free soul journey
Alive with the power of imagination
In the eyes of groovy rainbow skies
Up from the clouds riding moonbeams
Experienced in the heart of the universe





   

11-26-14 Stranded In A Heavy Storm

Long drive out to the country
In a cold winter snowstorm
Sliding all over the icy roads
Stuck out in the woods
With nowhere to go



   

11-25-14 The Code Is On The Road

OLD EARLY
GREATER FUNCTION
FOR SUPERIOR PURPOSES

LASER SWEET ICE

CAPTURE THE STREETS
DECIPHER THE MESSAGE

AWARENESS

ORIGINAL REFERENCE
ORDER FOR STRUCTURE
OBLIVIOUS TO FOOLISHNESS

CHILL OUT

CROSS THE LINE
STAND UP
TAKE ACTION

PEACEFUL GATHERING
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHTS

CRAZY STUFF GOING ON




     

11-24-14 Fires Burning In The Streets Tonight

Smoke and flames in the distance
Peaceful protests turning ugly
Escalating very quickly tonight
It's pretty bad out here right now

Breaking news at the top of the hour
People marching together for justice
Raising voices for strength in numbers
There is a feeling of freedom in the air





   

11-23-14 Love Is A Golden Doughnut

The
Window to your soul
Was
Left wide open

The
Landscape of your heart
Has
A beautiful sunset horizon





   

11-22-14 Living Puppets

Beautiful hand carved woodwork

Shape and texture tell a story

The warm smell of fresh lumber

Natural materials crafted expertly

Special creations suddenly come alive

Magically animated as a wish granted






   

11-21-14 Breathe Easy

Catch the flames of fire
Switch stream steam engine
Kiss a fish face sleep dreamer
Growing up too fast these days

Out of style crocodile shoes
Singing the blues on Sunday
Losing control of the plan
Flashback out in the country






 

11-20-14 Streaming The Future

Words will flow forever
Language will be liquid
Clues will be placed
Messages will be sent

At the start of a new era
The light will shine again
Forces of positive energy
Rise to the power of poetry




 

11-19-14 After Party Death Squad

Sweet talk pick up
Date night call back
Real time live stream
Fact check camera crew

Pitch back soft throw
Catch clutch cash war
Jump ship crush groove
Cookie cutter shockwave

Peace machine press club
Hard times rolling home
Flashpoint watermelon
Save the world together




 

11-18-14 Street Fighter

Sweet sweet New York City
Champion of my dreams

Electric night sky illuminated
Crackling with magic energies

Break dancers battle in Times Square
The end of the world is drawing near




   

11-17-14 Lights From Beyond The Stars

A glimpse into the future
Touch the stars for real
Blast off on a sky rocket
Extraterrestrial ancestors



 

11-16-14 Hunters Of The Golden Dream

Uncertainty permeates the atmosphere
Document the findings in a journal
She'd shed some light on new details
Clues that remain shrouded in mystery
Don't ever give up hoping for the best
Secrets sit frozen in time's long shadow
Broken promises have set the wrong tone
Thrown a curveball to trick our senses
Digging for the truth to clear the questions
Giant answers loom large on the horizon
Fear is the only thing stopping your success
Straight from the old school stomping grounds
We can go search the area for hidden treasure




 

11-15-14 Fast Car Haiku

Riding on hot wheels
Faster than the speed of life
Exhilarating





   

11-14-14 Street Hot Dogs

Gobs of tangy yellow mustard

Heaps of soggy crunchy sauerkraut  

A cold can of soda after a long walk

Delicious refreshment on the street

Sitting with my Dad 

Outside the Plaza Hotel

Having a quick afternoon snack

On a perfect day in Central Park

     

11-13-14 Delicious Fast Food Lifestyle

Chinese food easy goodness
Place an order for pick up
Relaxing in the apartment
Watching the evening news

Crispy buffalo chicken wings
Delicious additions to the menu
Going out for beers after work
Watching a great ball game on TV




   

11-12-14 Old News Tomorrow

Satellite crash

Hot pizza crust

Movie theater crawl

Scaffolding collapse

Timeless end

Endless time

Start to finish

11-11-14 Mystery Sleep Machine

Clouds of pulverized rock
Never found anywhere else
Four minutes more before
Lost in the land of the giants
Robot sharks spread the word
We can bounce all the way up
High between the sun and moon
Superstars riding on rocketships
Heading straight into Mars
The coolest kid in outer space




 

11-10-14 Singing The Devil's Sweet Song

Flashing lights
Red hot love alive
Syrup voices whisper
Electric magic fantastic

Comfortable money killer
Drift slowly through streets
Check out rage on explosions
Candles in the summer darkness

The spirits are always watching
Still roaming in the long hallways
Cold loneliness screaming quietly
Suffer the consequences of evil








     

11-09-14 Attack Of The Golden Dragons

Fires burning in the hills
We fight to stand our ground
To save our old homestead
We fight to save our lives

It is clear we are outnumbered
Their size is no comparison to ours
But the best way to beat a dragon
Is to outlast and outsmart the dragon




 

11-08-14 Ghost Ship Blues

She sails eternally
On strong winds
When fog rolls in
And the tide is low

Strange lights sparkle
In cold lonely darkness
Alone with the universe
Locked in infinite motion

Watching the moon reflect
Waiting for the ghost ship
To emerge from the deep
Below the surface waves

Romantic teenage nights
Crazy days of our youth
Shooting stars in the sky
The ghost ship will fly again




 





   

11-07-14 Wondering About My Words

Will any of this matter
Will any of this make a difference
Would it change anything
Would it make your life better

Did I speak in a your voice
Did I speak to your heart
Do you hear what I'm saying
Do you even care




   

11-06-14 Peaceful Moments Of Solitude

Close your eyes
Get lost in silence
Captured in a beat
Cool breezes blow
For eternity always
The angels celebrate
Sharing in the love




   

11-05-14 Art Is In The Eye Of The Audience

the imagery of words
surround us in the air
like stars in the sky

but now we shift
to another reality
filled with light

share our gifts
with the world
pass it around





   

11-04-14 Home Grown

Take your time
Spend it well
Stop the clock

Eat your lunch
Taste the meat
Save the rest

Make more cash
Buy more stock
Have more fun

Plant a tree
Take good care
Watch it grow





   

11-03-14 Zoo School

Good morning
To the animals
In the jungle

Good morning
To the children
In the playground

Good night
To the animals
In the playground

Good night
To the children
In the jungle




   

11-02-14 Nature Thrives

Perfect wind storm
Stomp across the valley
Romp around the town
Charming poison pool

Plant a seed
Let it grow
Cultivate
Start anew




 

11-01-14 Full Moon Party

Swirling energy
Around the world
Entering the vortex
Rising against gravity

Celebrate the life
Destroy the old ways
Dance around the fire
Fall in love for the first time




   

10-31-14 Friday Night Monster Magic

UFO landing in the graveyard
Ghosts dancing to night music
Werewolves howling out loud
Creatures prowling in the dark

Vampires sucking virgin blood
Mummies creeping from below
Dragons breathing fire from above
The horror of evil strikes fear in your heart




 

10-30-14 High Tea Time

Real sweet tea
Sipping a cup
Or two cups
Relaxing all day
Quiet conversation
Laughing out loud
Exploring the mind
Inside your head
Capturing your
Imagination




   

10-29-14 Meditation On The Mountaintop

Passing eight stages
Of tranquility
Turning the pages
Of morning glory

Straight juice
Flowing loose

Quiet voices whisper
Silent winds kiss the air
Down to the only one
It's up to you




   

10-28-14 Hollywood Suckers

Always abstract on display
Outward bound unwound
Expect spiders to spin webs
Accept the unexpected gift
Decorated with flashing lights
Sparkling champagne glasses
Smash and fall to the floor

Fast cars crash out on the freeway
Hot orange sun under palm trees
Sway in the warm western breezes
First flight high up into blue skies
Unleash the beast to the extreme
Wealth and wild riches rule the day
Then flush it all down the toilet



 

10-27-14 Love Letters In Outer Space

Let's get something straight
Blue skies don't shine in outer space

Swing past mighty Jupiter
A love story written by the planets

At the bottom of the list
We thrive while no one is paying attention

On the surface of the sun
We can dance barefoot into the starry night




   

10-26-14 Changes In Color

Rare energy release
Recharge immediately
Quiet moments of insanity
Wild animals born free

Cruise up to the window
Dirty streets are full of old magic
Feelings overcome thoughts
Conscious knowledge forgotten

Share the execution of ideas
Work endlessly in a ruthless jungle
Get out of a dangerous situation
Live to tell the story to your kids



   

10-25-14 Back To The Pumpkin Patch

Heading out to the farm

Chilly winds blowing in

Geese flying south for winter

October sunset painted gold

Hopping through the vines

Picking our favorite pumpkin

Rolling around in the grass

Hay rides and candy apples

Walking hand in hand

Through the corn maze

Falling in love with autumn

Most sincere at Halloween 

       

10-24-14 Healing Haiku

It will all be fine
It will take a little time
A tough hill to climb




   

10-23-14 Popular Poison

Killer virus spreading fast
Lethal outbreak explosion
Epidemic out of control
Carried through the airports
The cities are all quiet now
Because there are no people



 





   

10-22-14 Classic Horror At Midnight

The fear connected with evil
Darkness swirls all around

Reflected light empowers energy
Mirror image doorway to horror

Four way format impossible to figure
Out for blood lust behind the woods

Old castle under a full moon
Werewolves howl in the distance




   

10-21-14 Lend A Helping Hand

it will
make

you feel
great

to go
out

and do
something

nice for
someone

10-20-14 The Party We're Not Invited To

Happy to win
The taste of success
Best access to excess
For a dollar a pound

Posing with big problems
Covered up with a gold curtain
Traveling circus stories sold
Lost in a bottomless glass

Sports cars speed racing fast
Gardens growing green ghosts
Champagne bottles passed around
The sounds of ultimate extravagance





 

10-19-14 Hudson River Haiku

Underneath the bridge
Walking down by the river
Weekends with my Dad




   

10-18-14 Deep Inside A Bloody Mary

new rise
up on the mountain
top down
ready to fly

hot scream
downtown scam job
long drive
fast on the highway

ice cream
on a warm summer day
turn low
on which this all depends

road trip
thinking for a thousand miles
clear head
solving all the world's problems





     

10-17-14 Hot Chill Of Love's Peak Color

To live out loud
Then to be reborn

On the heels of hell
Fire on the moon

Facing suspension
Returning to the scene

Crime party fun show
Jumping into high gear

Crying on the sidewalk
Tears soak into the ground

Golden lions roaring free
The joy of being wild animals

Fake angels floating home
Kiss the breath of nature's smile

The rising sun brings warmth
A new day gives birth to a fresh start



 

10-16-14 Fly Away Into The Night

      TORNADO TWISTER


YOUNG CYCLONE


OUT      OF      TOWN


INSIDE      THE        PARK



AWAY GAME


               GONE GOODBYE


AROUND       THE
             WORLD

   RELENTLESS      LOVE


LOCAL MOTION FLOWER



BETWEEN     THE      LINES


    DINOSAUR    TECHNOLOGY


FLAME THROWER



FIND INSPIRATION FOR BEAUTIFUL STORIES




FIND THE TRUTH INSIDE YOUR HEART

10-15-14 Very Special Guest Star

Isolated plastic creature feature
Proud to promise a good time
To play that same old tune again
Shooting stars burst like fireworks
Too young to fall in love dangerously
Glitz glamour zen game end spot
Opportunity depends on timing
Twisted snake designs spelled out
Let's make a secret handshake deal





   

10-14-14 Doomsday In The Afternoon

The bridge went down
Fires burning in the night
Put it into proper perspective
Buildings collapsed everywhere

Sorting through the rubble
When you least expect it
Disaster strikes hard
From out of nowhere

Massive flooding in rugged terrain
Swept away in the rushing waters
Tsunami hit when the coast was clear
Recovery will be a long road





   

10-13-14 It Was A Con Job

They never even noticed
An emergency landing
Because the hand is
Quicker than the eye

Thieves are always watching
There is always something
Waiting to be stolen blind
Robbed in broad daylight





   

10-12-14 Champions Of Midtown Swagger

Hawks over Central Park
Leaves changing vivid colors
A cold wind blows in strong
Sunshine blind this morning

Hot coffee cup steaming up
Club kids are still awake
Old men reading newspapers
A squirrel gathers nuts

People hustle on their way
The work day has begun
There is money to be made
New York City is the place




   

10-11-14 Sad Little Satellite

Split screen forecast
Plastic cup impression
Action figure articulation
Save the future generations

Seems like the world is on fire
Shapes in the skies exploding
Broken trust down below deck
A good commercial stash opened

The weekend is working out well
Education opens the door to opportunity
Magic awareness in the spirit for fall
Pumpkin leaves cooler temperatures

Floating around in the atmosphere
Heavy responsibilities living at large
Transmitting messages across space
Swimming along in the great universe



 

10-10-14 Blast Off

Routine countdown clock
Building up the tension
In breathless anticipation

Launching rocket number nine
Straight ahead to planet Venus
Crash landing into the cosmic void



   

10-09-14 Extraterrestrial Poem

Watching
A bright light
Shining up
Above the hill

It was a light
That was brighter
Than life

Beings visiting
From some other place
Or an alternate universe
With a sinister agenda

The ship was giant
With smooth rounded edges
It seemed to be constructed
From a weightless metal

It looked me in the eyes
With its own large round eyes
And it read my mind from inside
Then it looked into my soul

Suddenly
We
Defy
Gravity




   

10-08-14 Fool Me Twice

When you broke my heart
For the very first time
I forgave you

Now you've broken my heart
AGAIN
But this time I don't care





   

10-07-14 At The End Of The Party

Love did not save the day
And our good old cafe
Which was open always
Is now open never

The world gets worse
The city grows cold and tired
We're all just killing time
Waiting for the next bomb to drop




 

10-06-14 Extended Expressions

Beauty escapes through a hole in the sun
Cities stand tall under threat of destruction
Weather warnings without water windows
Ducks sit quietly on the pond before dawn

Books we read as children contain wisdom
Those old stories grow as they are told many times
Call your mother on the telephone to tell her that you love her
Write down your thoughts and feelings for the universe to read out loud






   

10-05-14 Sunday Subway Salvation

So many fortunes
Are untouchable
But the creativity
That flows inside
Runs hot from heart
Five times wild alive
Run away from harm
Ride the train all night
Meditate in the morning
Melting into puddles
Reach out to neighbors
Be sweet to eachother





   

10-04-14 Loaded

Pile up the add ons
Flow and grow profits
Build up those numbers
Accumulate wealth
Keep collecting cash
Let your wallet get fat
Be greedy with your funds
Mountains of green dollars
Drop pennies in the bucket
It all adds into the equation




   

10-03-14 Talking About Sensitive Topics

Who even knows
When the world
Is spinning faster
And faster and faster

Spit fire for higher
Protection undercover
Still there at the end
Left out in the cold

Pigs fighting over cash
Snake treats eating food
Tightening screws around
Old town magic feelings




 

10-02-14 Bigger Awesome Better

Forever beats go on
Instantly inspired
Evil music blasted
The night is wild

The heart of heat
You can feel the buzz
Flashes of daylight
Return to tomorrow

Wish up set back down
Real solutions for America
Bizarre clash of family values
Modern generations never knew




 

10-01-14 Broken Words

We came here
Because we have
No place else
To go to

Prison jet fuel rocket
Simple secret message
Everyman knows where
Never stop inventing

Leave it alone
All types of fire
Upgrade to freedom
No more money

Modern violence tour
Get your costumes ready
Eat at home after work
Settle down in your mind

New York City crowd
Controlled behavior
Roller coaster ride
Sleeping it all away





 

09-30-14 Raining Outside

Beads of water
Drip down windows
Strong autumn winds
Rattle the glass

Cars whooosh
Through puddles
Through wet streets
Reflecting traffic lights

Slick black raincoat
Cheap umbrella
Trendy rubber boots
Soaked through your clothes





   

09-29-14 Midnight Ceremonies

Deep in the darkened woods

Mysterious secrets lie hidden

Buried out near the old swamp

Haunted by ancient voices

09-28-14 Going Into Hibernation

A long cold frost
Begins to creep in

Chilly winds blow
Winter crystals

We all grow
A little bit older

The world turns
Time moves on

Huddling for warmth
Under a pile of blankets

Storing up food to eat
Before the ice storms hit

Healing in our shelter
Surviving the deep freeze

Sleeping until we wake up
When baseball season starts again




 

09-27-14 Storage Unit Blues

Digging through
Old stuff piled up
Over the long years
The silent memories
Echo in our hearts
Reminding us to live
Because time is limited
These days are gone




   

09-26-14 The Ending Of A Perfect Fairytale

It's a heartbreaker
When you have to explain
That all things come to an end

Those old good times
Will never seem the same
Since our perspective changed

That same painful feeling
Hurts as bad today as it ever did
The missing piece was never found

Ghosts may tell stories
When those autumn winds blow
As our golden moments shine forever






   

09-25-14 Bigger Than All Of Us

Scripted arc of time
Tomorrow travel back
Flip dive drive retire

Final memory written
The stars reveal destiny
Stop to reflect in peace

09-24-14 Sunset In The Bronx

Childhood dreams
Adult memories
Long summers
Come and gone

Across the street
Out in the bleachers
At the old Stadium
Forever young




   

09-23-14 Junk Revolution News

Clog up the blog
Plug up the channel
Pickled potato chips
Microchip bandwidth

Cough up the phlegm
Pull the curtain down
Cartoon voice recording
Transmitted everywhere

Electronic panda bear
Passing the disaster
Rolling in the grass
Laughing gas





   

09-22-14 Fly In Your Sky

I was trying to get up
But gravity took over
I fell flat on my face

When we were flying
The sweet air swooshed
Through our wild hair

Out in the atmosphere
Focused on the road ahead
On the ultimate adventure



 

09-21-14 Little Sun

You are the light
That inspires us
With your sunshine
Smile





   

09-20-14 Saturday Night Horror

Vampires walk
Dark streets
Roaming in
Shadows

Cold blood
Flying bats
Howling wolf
Shape shifter

The creature
Is fighting
To stay alive
Violently

09-19-14 Bootleg Love Poem

Desperation sets in slowly
Pain suffering fear and love
Sloppy honey dripper slip
Worldwide passion alive

Longshot pitch push
To flip backwards home
Trouble on the front line
Home town good fortune

Spiders crawling inside
Bloody brains thinking
Reading books explosion
Trucks driving gold prices

Illiterate in the use of tools
Thirteen dark secrets uncovered
Split up the package deal
Another broken heart is healing




   

09-18-14 Silent Knowledge

Between the beams of light
The sky grew cold and dark
Worshippers danced in circles
Flying saucers hover above us

Extraterrestrial pioneers seeded the Earth
A shadow government is now in place

In search of classified information
Solving mysteries like puzzles
Evidence from that fateful day
When shots rang out in Dallas




     

09-17-14 TIme Travelers Witnessing History

Electric liquid fountain
Of youth and glory
In a spectacular time
To be alive while
The world is changing
At a quickened pace
In remarkable ways
Like a magic show
Right before our eyes




   

09-16-14 It's Important To Have Fun

That last one
Was a bad one

Fancy book learning
Is the end of television

A beautiful flower garden
The inspiration for a dream

Driving for hours
Chasing the moon

Robot vampire bunnies
Never have your back

Jamming out with old friends
Reading comic books after school

We don't care
That we're not cool

Darkened sunset purple
Fading into the swimming pool

This new one
Is a very good one




   

09-15-14 Home Run Haiku

Hit on the sweet spot
The ball flies through the air
Out of the ballpark



 

09-14-14 Birth Of A Passageway

Walking back and forth
Footprints in the dirt
Carving out a path
Evolving over time
Days months years
Laying down cobblestone
Buried over the decades
Paved over with cement
Swallowed up by the interstate





   

09-13-14 Clues In Shoes

Piecing together
A timeline of events
To help solve a mystery
In the heat of darkness

A cold winter morning
Frozen feelings of happiness
An innocent moment of light
The answers are all around





   

09-12-14 Commercial Messages

Whitening fast lightning
Deep intensive cleaning
Infinity flex foam filling
Tough stain removal

Batteries not included
Adult assembly required
Trade them with your friends
Ask your parents before calling

Buy one get one free
On sale this week only
This deal won't last forever
Collect them all






   

09-11-14 Peace In The Universe

droplets of
morning dew

left undisturbed

evaporating
into nothingness




 

09-10-14 Worlds Of Words

As each day passes
The world spins around
The words become alive
The ideas change the world
And the world inspires the words




   

09-09-14 Killer Nuts

They made
a freak show
Out of pieces
of the people
Who are leftover
after dinner
And you have
to figure out
Who all those
crazy people are
With twisted faces
that are so scary
So you shouldn't
sleep tonight
Because I want
all the power
But I can't figure
out the puzzle yet

09-08-14 Noises In The Closet

I'm not going up there tonight

Creepy crawlers will keep you away

Spooky ghosts scaring you seriously

Don't turn off the lights anymore

09-07-14 Surfing The City Waves

Under a moonlit sky
Back in the old world
Influenced by romance

Red wine spilled out
White table cloth destroyed
Wasted across the room

Tender juicy steak with butter
Falling asleep in a traffic jam
Proud to pass along the legacy





   

09-06-14 Sloppy BBQ Sauce Poem

Flowing waterfalls rushing
Cool summer breezes blow
Glory days that last forever
Feasting on chicken wings

Passages of time
Sweet memories



 

09-05-14 Last Minute Summer Logic

RAINDROPS
                       SIZZLE
                                    ON
                                           HOT
                                                    PAVEMENT
STRANGE
                   RASPBERRIES
                                             ARE
                                                      SURPRISINGLY
                                                                                  SPICY
                                                                                             WHEN
                                                                                                         MIXED
                                                                                                                      WITH
                                                                                                                                GHOST
                                                                                                                                             PEPPERS
DON'T
            LET
                   THE
                            DOOR
                                        HIT
                                              YOU
                                                       IN
                                                            THE
                                                                   ASS
                                                                           ON
                                                                                 YOUR
                                                                                            WAY
                                                                                                      OUT

09-04-14 What The Bleep

Make more money
The old fashioned way
Chocolate syrup sloppy
Dinosaur pasta chomp
Cookies crumble blunder
Tumble rumble thunder
Target crunch chicken
One million days longer
Bleeped out words on TV
Politics are worse than porn
Stumble spin magic craft
Paranoid awareness alone
Widow's warrior heartache
Window through the yard
Get rich quick scheme
Empower your success




 

09-03-14 Lotus

Energy Flows
In Every Direction

Flowers Bloom
On A Winter's Afternoon

Fresh Air
Quietly Drifting Away



   

09-02-14 The Festival Of Forbidden Evil

Goblins dancing
in the dead of night
under darkened light
laughing in a circle

Libations flowing
at the celebration of evil
where the monsters live
and the wild beasts howl

Far away in the woods
an enchanting realm
is home to many creatures
undiscovered by humans






   

09-01-14 Journal Of A Dream Traveler

Stuck in the middle
When the sleep set in
Heavy relaxation
Deep dream state

Travel down the path
Into another journey
Of cartoon fairytales
Fascinating characters

Evil mosters emerge
From cold darkness
In the dead of night
Drowning in nightmares

Fade away into morning
Daylight peeking through
Comfort quiet in silence
Wake up in another world




   

08-31-14 Convenience Fees Are A Scam

Instant access
At your finger tips
When you want it

Take a little piece
Then take some more
It all adds up

Charged in advance
Nickels and dimes and pennies
Accumulate like snowflakes

Silent destruction
Brewing up inside
Until it explodes

Slowly getting older
A little bit more worn
Wisdom from experience



 

08-30-14 Time For Peace

Send home your
Trigger happy
Soldier armies

They are
Not needed
Anymore

Melt down your
Endless supply
Of ammunition

They won't
Be useful
Anymore

Throw out your
Destructive
Propaganda papers

They will not
Read them
Anymore

Put away your
Blood thirsty
Swords and bombs

The time
For PEACE
Is now




   

08-29-14 Crack The Code

Initiate secret code sequences
For anonymous agents for change
Written inside the binding of a book
Hidden for a hundred years unseen

Eagle's nest is the golden key chain
Enterprise Challenger Columbia Atlantis
Send the discoverers back to the home world
Open the gates of eternal harmony and tranquility

Locked up in a vault deep below the fountain
Uncover the blueprints for human civilization
From ancient pyramids to the bottom of the sea
Pioneers from the stars planted the seeds





   

08-28-14 Summer Spectacular

Tall trees sway
Side to side
Dancing in
The wind

Birds chirping
Before the storm

Sifting through
Sand for gold

Afternoon downpour
Good deeds left undone
On your way down
Active until the end




 

08-27-14 Running With The Beef Jerky Mafia

Backwards track attack
Quick stab fuzz face slacker
Gas station hassle free snack
Salty sweet meaty delight

Out in front of Seven Eleven
Sucking on a cherry Slurpee
Driving over the speed limit
In a timeless bubble of youth

Survival food fast
Chewy pieces in the bag
Hustle without the headache
Feast for a night




   

08-26-14 If I Was Gone

So sad to think of
What would happen
To my son if I was gone

Who would dry his tears
Who would put him to sleep
Who would teach him

I would want him to know
That every day with him
Is the best day of my life

I would want him to know
That I have so much fun
When we are together

I would want him to know
That I am so proud of the
Little person he has become

I would want him to know
That I love him so much
Forever and for always




     

08-25-14 Playground Haiku

Going down the slide
All the kids are having fun
On the jungle gym




   

08-24-14 Tea Leaves In The Stars

Across the ocean
Ideas will be born
The young prince
Shall fall from grace

Earthquake shakes
A great city destroyed
Human catastrophe
Broken civilization

Survival will decide
The fate of society
As flood waters rise
Mankind shall overcome





   

08-23-14 Summer Weekend Drive

Stop off
In New Jersey
to fill up
On cheap gas

Smooth glide
Drive faster forward
Past Yankee Stadium
Heading toward the bridge

Speeding through thecity
Around town all the time
Towards the Triboro Bridge
Crack Is Wack




   

08-22-14 Chilling Out In Front Of Dunkin Donuts

Watching the cars
Race down Queens Boulevard
On Friday night in the city
Waiting for the sun to rise
Drinking a cold cup
Of hot black coffee
Sentimental and heartbroken
While the world keeps spinning
I take a deep breath
And stand still
Frozen in this moment




   

08-21-14 Cool Science In Outer Space

Ghosts of giant aliens

Swim in the universe

While frozen astro warriors

Fight an intergalactic octopus 

After the robot revolution 

Golden rocket ships battle

Light years ahead of speed

In the future of technology

    

08-20-14 Slip Away

The sun sets
We sit quietly
Time passes
Watching it
Slip away

There's nothing
We can do

Reflecting
On the day
That has passed
And days
Which have passed
Before it

Looking forward
Towards tomorrow's dawn
Yawning before settling down
Left all alone in cold darkness




   

08-19-14 The Truth About Humans

human beings

are the

worst kind

of people



 

08-18-14 Summer's Last Stand

warm bubbles of paradise
sunshine splashing in waves
wake up in the afternoon
cold drinks up on the roof

tropical ocean breezes whisper
new beginnings after the storm
salty sea waters down at the shore
taking deep breaths in the mist

then a cool wind blows on in
to remind us that nothing lasts
September is around the corner
and soon we'll all go back inside




   





   

08-17-14 Battle In The Neighborhood

CHARACTER SEQUENCE MOVEMENT
GRACEFUL DEATH SHADES FALLING
NEW WAVE SLICK HEARTFELT JOYS
A PERFECT WAY TO END THE NIGHT
DUCKS OUT SWIMMING ON THE POND
SITUATION QUICKLY FALLING APART
TONIGHT THERE IS TEAR GAS IN THE AIR
MORE WILD VIOLENCE IN THE STREETS
CALL FOR A MILITARY STYLE RESPONSE
A LOADED QUESTION WITH NO ANSWER
PEOPLE ARE ANGRY AND OUT OF CONTROL




 

08-16-14 Rage Until The Morning Comes

Late night crazy insane
Swinging from the ceiling
Climbing the walls
Howling at the moon
Cooler than a hot dog
Thinking faster thoughts
Speaking clearly enough
Inventing a new society
Fixing all the world's problems
Healing your tortured soul
Your hero is currently unavailable
Please try again later




 

08-15-14 Protest Movement Disco Songs

Synthetic sounds unbound
Today was better than yesterday
Usual effects came across as dirty
The dogs are always out on the web

Don't let the status quo
Walk out of here quietly
Without feeling shame
For what they have done

Stand tall and rise up strong
Get the movement rolling
Let the power of goodness
Guide you on your chosen path

08-14-14 Candy Shop Blues Train

Chocolate covered
gummy bears
so chewy
so sweet

Saltwater taffy
stuck in your teeth

Multicolored gum balls
Licorice whips snapping

Tastes soooooo goooood
I could eat everything
And wind up sick with
An awful stomach ache






 

08-13-14 Magnificent Thirteen

deep play top spin
kick slam big robots
high fly crystal ball
cool crush fire fish

wicked kisser lick trick
proud jungle music economy
fuel soul sucker passion
little hole growing larger

local buzz hot gossip
attracts the most attention
swimming with hungry sharks
offering positive spiritual messages




   

08-12-14 As Raindrops Fall

The daylight was dim
Skies were darkened
As clouds rolled in

Tap tap tap tap whoooooosh

Those rains came down
Like never before
To flood the cities
And to wash away
The life that we once knew




   

08-11-14 The Comedy Of Sorrow

within striking distance
walking on planet Jupiter
proud of the person you are
underdog knowledge below
burn out up on the big stage
melting inside the spotlight
rise from the bottom to top
fight against the forces of evil
forget about it quickly tomorrow

08-10-14 Phantoms In The Dream World

Salvage what is left
Of broken chains
So far from trouble
Seeing fireworks
From outer space
Floating around alone
Hearing strange voices
Communicating quietly
On mysterious frequencies
Learning secret knowledge
From this strange universe
Then forgetting it all
When you wake up





   

08-09-14 Thirteen Shadows Of The Super Moon

Patterns on the grass
Warm summer breeze
There's magic in the air

Sweet lemonade smile
Baseball on the radio
Sitting in the cool shade

Home run ice cream cone
Cracker Jacks and Mountain Dew
Afternoon frisbee in the park

Good luck charms all around
The messages are loud and clear
Fortune fire under a blazing sun
Flying alive on a high note



   

08-08-14 Brain Party Machine

Salvage the last
few moments
of youthful joy
blissful ignorance

Take the next step
to grow with the flow




 

08-07-14 Journey To An Alternate Reality

Ignore the word of deceit
Enter a world of kaleidoscopes
Colorful shapes of unknown patterns
This kind of time doesn't exist
The shapes of new realities
Little beings made of light
Beyond historical boundaries
Brutal existence evolving strong
Fast when you sleep in private
Slip into another door





   

08-06-14 Robot With A Broken Heart

It makes him sad
to think about the past
those old machines
are obsolete

Glorious stories
from back in the heyday
when he ruled the world
too young to be so old

With a heart of gold
they sold him out
but he'll never cry
because he's robotronic





   

08-05-14 Haiku Regret

Now you can't relax
The words have all been written
You can't take them back




 

08-04-14 Summer Pop Explosion

Fortune fancy frenzy
Chopping block mockingbird
Flying saucers hiding above
Underground civilization

Build a new bridge across
The dungeon of doom on fire
Hot pizza under the boardwalk
Salty french fries and ketchup

Aggressive princess moves
Demolition robot babies return
Fall asleep while watching movies
Sunrise brings another day



 

08-03-14 Notes From Nowhere Fast

The lights changed colors
As the mood swing shifted
Weaving a tapestry in motion
Capturing the feeling of the moment

Interpretations of specific themes
A new poetic language puzzle
Slap it all down on paper now
Before you forget all about it

Create another work of heart
Improvised right out of thin air
Special version recorded in time
Getting better with age like wine





   

08-02-14 Keys To Tomorrow's Future

Little machine explosion
In the hunt for a new heart
Demolish the walls between
Two souls in love again

Trying to stay strong
Rolling in a nightmare
Wake up in the world
Twist the words around





   

08-01-14 Farm Style Fantasy Feast

charm of a bobcat
rests on the wings
of a flying horse
hotter than an iron
sizzling on a ranch
barbecue meat grill
sloppy second helpings
Mama's secret recipe
watching the sunset
laying in a corn field
deep in the cow funk



 

07-31-14 Under A Gun

when
   the night
  growls loud
   the days of old
    will rise again
and the light will shine
    from within darkness
  and beauty sneezes

07-30-14 Afternoon Snack

My son watches
as I wash his raspberries
slowly placing them
in his little plastic bowl

It takes me five minutes
to wash them all
it takes him five seconds
to eat them all

And then
he asks
for more



 

07-29-14 Screams From Inside The Walls

gone out on the burner
same style hitless tonight
busy bust out seasonal high
opener on the long trail closer
segue back into total temptation
subject object everyday life
wearing thousands of suits
falling asleep on the subway
wake up broke with no shoes
career image reputation market
echoes in an old hallway mirror
zebra robots hunting for meat
candy store credit card addiction
true stories that won't happen to you





   

07-28-14 Let's Go Shopping

Spending money
All over town
New stuff cool stuff
More stuff never enough

Try it on check it out
Shoplifters will be prosecuted
Meet up at the food court
More store credit is needed



 

07-27-14 Family Tree Haiku

We all get older
And watch our little children
Grow into adults




 

07-26-14 Hot Dog Summer Dance Party

Sunshine blind
Barefoot singing
Bunny hop
Balloons pop
Glow stick war
Out on the lawn
Spray the hose
Magical garden
Ghost mood
Hot sizzlers
Snap happy clap
Jump for joy
Let the fun flow




   

07-25-14 City Consciousness

When mind and spirit
are born as one force
a connection occurs
between the soul
and the collective
consciousness

Walking down Sixth Avenue
on a hot summer afternoon
in front on the library steps
eating a hot dog with mustard
drinking a cold can of soda
watching all the people
dodging traffic jams
still connected
to the collective
consciousness




 

07-24-14 Monsters Of The Universe

From out of the darkness
Evil lurks ominously cold
The old vampires have returned

Zombies eating their own flesh
Fantastic creatures dance wildly
Under the full moon's influence

Werewolves howling in the night
Haunted house sleepover nightmare
Tragic ghosts lost in a time warp



 

07-23-14 Afternoons With My Baby

We
      Sure
              Did
                     Have
                              Fun
We
      Sure
              Did
                     Feel
                            Young
These
          Good
                    Times
                                We
                                       Share
Mean
         Everything
                           In
                               The
                                      World
                                                To
                                                     Me
As
      We
            Walk
                     Hand
                               In
                                    Hand
Into
        The
                Future
                            Forever





   

07-22-14 Tragedy At The Disco

It slowly slips away
One hit shy of almighty
Sunshine blind in sight
Sneak inside late at night

Crazy cool freak show
Dance your blues away
Smoke machine explosion
Then the phone calls stop

A devistating blow
That was unplanned
Now sadness seeps in
Go home crying




 

07-21-14 Hot Shot

No chance for a win
With nothing to lose
You start to believe
Take your best shot
Suddenly you are hot

Now what are you going to do



 

07-20-14 Ode To Chocolate Chip Cookies

so sweet
so chewy
so crunchy
so delicious

melty chocolate chunks
cookies liquidate in your mouth
the perfect treat after a long day
I lick the crumbs off my fingers



   

07-19-14 Shelter Through The Ages

Plant the seeds of home
Set a strong foundation
Reinforce the walls

Trees will grow over time
Cracks form in the cement
Wood gets brittle and dry

A solid structure standing tall
Through harsh winter storms
Ghosts of the past still remain




 

07-18-14 Found In The Debris Field

TYCOON EXHILARATION QUALITY
INCLUSIONS PREY HUNT AWAKEN
BREAKING NEWS TIPPING POINT
INTERNATIONAL CRISIS PREVENTION
OUTRAGE OF A MONSTER UNLEASHED
CONSEQUENCES FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY
NONEXISTENT DAWN OF ALL MANKIND
DRIVING THE PRICES OF OIL SKY HIGH
TAKING MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET
KILLING MEAT FOR SPORT ON SUNDAY
RECKLESS SILENCE AGAINST HUMANITY
WAR IS DESTROYING THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY




   

07-17-14 Damage

Direct hit on target
Major meltdown
Huge explosive element
A devastating scene
Mutual destruction
Fires are burning

She looked at him
With a sparkling eye
Her smile was glitter
His heart was smitten
Then she turned around
And walked away forever

Have another drink
No sleep for three days
Darker in the daylight
Chain smoking cigarettes
Pills will take the pain away
Still hurts so much inside





   

07-16-14 Being In A Dream State

Not quite asleep
Not quite awake
Staying up late
In a dream state

The key to essential wiggle room
Creative solutions present themselves
Travel through the raw wilderness
Lost in outer space on a mission

Looking up at the moon
Shooting stars from Mars
Rocketship to nowhere
Faster than ten light years

We know
How long
The fire
Will last



 

07-15-14 Rock Star In A Glass Tower

Throw it through the window
Smash some glass with a hot shot
Hit in the face with a line drive
A punch to the gut with a smile
Spitting out bloody broken teeth
The wind knocked right out of you
Razor blades dance inside the brain
Heartbeat of fury twirling around
Flip the couch over on the floor
Trash the room then walk away



 

07-14-14 Intercepted Flying Saucer Messages

Lonely spaceman
Wandering home alone
On the galactic highway
Thinking about the future
Going into an asteroid field
Surfing the rings of Saturn
As comets zip through stars
Between suns and moons
Sucked into a black hole




   

07-13-14 Under The Spell Of The Super Moon

lights flashing music blasting
dance party fashion explosion
hot off the grass in sunglasses
darkness swells up over the wave
glitter sparkling all over the crowd
magic tricks in hypnotic melodies
grooving down under the overpass
bathing in the warm glow of summer




   

07-12-14 Ramones Tribute

joey johnny tommy dee dee
from forest hills queens
electric guitar rock frenzy
down on the lower east side




 

07-11-14 Frisbee Haiku

soaring through the air
with a slick flip of the wrist
feeling like a kid

07-10-14 Keeping It Cool On Fire

Stimulating radio waterfront wharf rat
Pizza command control on stolen luck
Warriors of the heart kill fallen angels
Fantastic technological drama returns

Cowboy culture on the lollipop farm
Sucking the life out of the underground
Straightened up off the cuff downtown
Awkward sadness flowing out the door

Dust clouds puff in the dirty summer
Heat rising to a level of high frequency
Blazing rays of golden red sunshine
Euphoric tones of ethereal mood music

Intelligent banter over scotch and soda
Bicycle convention going down in mud
Several very fine specimens of madness
Resurrected live on television tonight



 

07-09-14 Paper Airplanes Crash Landing

seeking
inspiration
from
improvisation
sucking ideas
out of thin air
translated
in the
native tongue
speaking
fresh language
learning to speak
with millions
of voices
listening




   

07-08-14 Variation In Red

this one's different
from the last one
but no two are ever
exactly the same




   

07-07-14 On A Golden Summer's Day

Summer afternoon
At the playground
In our neighborhood
Splashing in sprinklers
Diving down the slide
Climbing the jungle gym
Running around in circles
Chasing the ice cream truck




   

07-06-14 Photos In The Fire

Sometimes it hurts
But you have to move on

The memories are left behind
In a lonely shoe box

Ride into tomorrow
Holding the pain of yesterday

It never happened
Rewriting history to turn the page

 

07-05-14 A Poem About A Duck

O big white duck
with floppy orange feet
who used to come around
when I fed you bread
you would swim to me
from out of the blue
then you broke my heart
and the wounds will never heal




   

07-04-14 Slightly Sleeping Sound

early morning blues
blurred in a bubble
woken up by light
quiet lazy dawn
cool shade shadows
curtains drawn
dark moment frozen
under a warm blanket
protected from life
drifting into a dream




   

07-03-14 Spoils Of Childhood

You can't watch every cartoon
But you can have fun on Saturday morning
Playing with toys and reading comic books
Eating solid chocolate candy bars




 

07-02-14 Intergalactic Travel Club

Planets turn like wheels
Around a fading sun
Twisted into a fiery spiral
Back in time sliding forward
Through the deep central rift
Riding in an amazing rocketship
Trapped with robots and monsters
Powering up to download science
Walking on the moonscape
Shifting to another dimension




   

07-01-14 Special Mystery Cheeseburger Mix

Conundrum wrapped
In a paradigm of paradise
Politely declined behind
The great rewind blind
Trying to find a kind mind
To combine knowledge
With ambition to create
New scientific innovations
That will help mankind
Rise to the next level




 

06-30-14 Evolution Of Poetry In Motion

When I was a kid
I used to write
short poems on paper
with colorful ink pens

In high school
I used to write poetry
inside the margins
of my text books

In my college days
I used to type poetry
on an old typewriter
replaced by a computer

Now I sit here
posting poems to a blog
from a touch screen
in the palm of my hand




     

06-29-14 Surviving The Slaughterhouse

Every minute
the dilemma changes
morphing into
the truth out loud
sleeping on the subway
waiting for a break
trying to catch up
at the end of a long day
enjoy more of what you love




 

06-28-14 Patient Investment

A little bit at a time
So slow you hardly notice
But it all adds up to a lot
And soon you'll see it happen
Your work will pay dividends
Exponentially accumulating
Until small becomes large





   

06-27-14 One Long Week Haiku

Taxi cab broke down
When all the right things went wrong
Time for a cold beer



 

06-26-14 Off Stage Spotlight Malfunction

Lost inside
The theater of the mind
Living all around
Improvised combustion
Spontaneous composition
Smelling the fear
The smoke
The sweat
The life



 

06-25-14 Never Without My Notebook

secrets scribbled between the lines
thoughts preserved in the moment
memories recalled from yesterday
creative expression spilling out
endless pages of rambling words
spontaneous explosions of poetry
recorded for a frozen cold eternity




   

06-24-14 Odyssey Of Oddities

solid gold dance party
hostage rescue situation
kicking up high in the air
really good jobs out there

hideous monsters in magazines
zombie armies peeling off skin
confusion in the cockpit trouble
a rocket knocked down the plane

take more time to take more time
take your time to take your time
make more money to make more money
take more money to take more money

thirteen ghost stories in the dead of night
upstairs in the attic we hear strange noises
ominous music playing out of nowhere
windows into another level of existance




   

06-23-14 Uncool Love Letters

O my heart

it breaks

in the strangest

of places

O my love

it punches

me in

the face

06-22-14 A Day Out At The Park

We had so much fun
When the sun shined bright
The lemonade was sweet
A majestic hawk flew above

We ate handfuls of popcorn
Laughing and singing songs
Dancing to the joyful music
Sharing in a great tradition




   

06-21-14 Down In The Dirt

Crazy cattle storm riot
Mud bath sun runners
Hide inside the old barn
Pitchfork switchblade

Dark streets on a hot night
Taxi cabs standing in a line
The scenes play out privately
Secret codes hidden in shadows

Organically grown fresh cream
A home stand in the old country
Buttered biscuits on the stove
Green green grass in the summer

Little chicks
Big piggies
Hard work
Tough dirt





 

06-20-14 Coffee Table Philosophy

Our life takes place
In an alternate universe
On a variant timeline

Choose you're own adventure
Wake up late in the afternoon
Appreciate the gift of existence





   

06-19-14 Final Countdown

one day closer
to the expiration date
as life ebbs away
with each passing day
we are waiting to die



 

06-18-14 Double Dreaming

Sleep is a
hot proposition
At a moment
of indecision
In quiet
darkness drifting
Dreams of
symbolic meanings





   

06-17-14 Sky Pollution

dust clouds
kicking up dirt
particles in the air
clogging up lungs
irritating our eyes
wipe away the grime
wash off the slime
kiss the garden rose
with toxic breath
paving the road
to a certain death




 

06-16-14 Reflections In A Shattered Mirror

take the cash quick
run down the street
get away as fast as you can
don't look back

this neighborhood has changed
it's never easy to watch it happen
but it's not the same around here
these are not the same people

stolen golden precious jewels
broken hearts dipped in chocolate
somewhere in time lost in transit
reckless abandon wrapped in regret




   

06-15-14 Underwhelmed By The Sentiment

Leave it alone
Walk away
In shame

Undervalued

The cost of caring
Hurts pretty hard
Pain gets stronger

Unbeatable

Disregarded
Disrespected
Disconnected
Disappointed

Unbelievable

Sad feelings
Lost enthusiasm
Stopped caring




   

06-14-14 Remembering The Twin Towers

Sitting on the corner
Of Chrystie and Delancey
Looking up at the empty spot
Where the Twin Towers used to be

So much has changed
In the days and years
Since the towers fell
We can never go back

And I think about our neighbors
Who never made it home that day
I think about the families they left behind
Then I hug my son as hard as I can




   

06-13-14 Thirteen Honey Moons Rising

opposite energies attract
backwards forward
and upside down again
without any boundaries

explosions of experience
fresh from imagination
in oceans of inspiration
illuminated in twilight



 

06-12-14 How To Get Rich

fortunes rise and fall
homes are built then they crumble
invest in people




   

06-11-14 Robots In Love

gears and gizmos grind
programmed to receive
radioactive rewind mind
all together up in flames

tune in to the television
broadcast into the future
casting rays of illumination
into the dreadful darkness

their lightbulb eyes met
a strong connection set
uploaded between signals
rebooted by the spark

the laws of attraction apply
to the cult of men and machine
and I read it in a magazine
nature always wins in the end




   

06-10-14 Secret Meditation

total isolation
in darkness
contemplating
in silence

simplicity
frozen in time
floating away
weightless

everything
and nothing
always never
existing





   

06-09-14 Quantum

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06-08-14 Queens Boulevard On Sunday

We can go anywhere
Across town on the local bus
Or by walking down back streets

Stop for ice cream
On the way home after a long day
The cool sweet refreshment chills me

Sprinklers spraying water
At the playground in the afternoon
The children are laughing as they play

A calm stroll around
On a warm summer evening at sunset
The neighborhood is crackling with excitement





   

06-07-14 Summer Carnival

Pony rides
Cotton candy
Bouncy castle
Water slide

Green grass
Warm sun
Cool breeze
Children laugh



 

06-06-14 Coffee Coma Daydream

Searching for a great place in time
Flipping through old golden photos
Remembering those wild memories
Finding the true meaning of existence

Burning for a hot chance to cool off
Bouncing back from serious injuries
Swimming deep inside wounded hearts
Falling asleep on the subway platform




 

06-05-14 Kentucky Fried Humans

When the Martians attack
They'll land in the cities
And fry us alive with their
Radioactive laser ray guns
Then they'll freeze dry us
And dip us in a secret blend
Of magical herbs and spices
To ship us all off to Mars
For their annual holiday feast
When the third moon rises up
Over Saturn's dark red horizon
At the beginning of eternity

06-04-14 Manhattan Civil Court Date

Cold rainy morning
The long subway ride
Stop and go on the local line

Grab a quick cup of hot coffee
Drop in a handful of ice cubes
Add some sweet sweet sugar

Walk past the Nine Eleven memorial
Remember that day like yesterday
Take a moment to pause and reflect

Enter the courthouse at nine
Go through the metal detectors
Belt buckle sets off the alarm

Gulp down all the coffee
Before entering the courtroom
Get ready to kick some ass



 

06-03-14 Leap Into The Deep End

Step right up
Grab on to the rail
Inch a little bit closer
Look down below
Wait patiently
It's your turn next
Stand on the platform
Take a deep breath
Put both feet in front
Scream out loud
Close your eyes
Take a dive




   

06-02-14 Four Phases

Wave action
Still quiet
Beautiful
Cool breeze

Hanging out
Still young
Beautiful
Cool kids

Living well
Still crazy
Beautiful
Cool cash

Survival code
Still alive
Beautiful
Cool future



 

06-01-14 Salt Water Taffy Haiku

Sweet boardwalk candy
Always gets stuck in my teeth
Tastes like summertime



   

05-31-14 Missed Step

It's not so easy
to create a new poem
every single day
on command

It's tough to open up my heart
and craft an interesting poem
that will be thought provoking
on a universal level

You told me to write two poems
in a race against the clock
like it's something simple
that happens without effort

Sometimes poems write themselves
other times I have to rip them out
from deep within my soul
but tonight this is all I've got




   

05-30-14 Subterranean Artifacts

Beneath the surface
Are underground dwellers
In mysterious caverns
Waiting to emerge

Hidden civilization
Evolving in darkness
For centuries unseen
Living unknown

Ancient medicine men
Communicated beyond reality
Traveling through the void
In secrets revealed below




   

05-29-14 Wishing In The Well

In the morning
I hustle to get dressed
Then I take the train
Into the city for work
And I daydream about
A time when I'll be free
To focus all my energy
On writing great poetry



 

05-28-14 Letting Loose In Central Park

Enjoying the breeze
Flowers raining down
Grooving at the summer stage
A long walk in the fresh air

Strange ancient vibrations
Swirling deep in outer space
Standing in the moving universe
Sacred celebration ceremony

Crazy adventures running around
Soul circus in an alternate reality
Floating through tall trees growing
Hop in a cab and head home



 

05-27-14 Late Movie Creature Feature

sneaking around
after midnight
when everyone
is sleeping

turning on the tv
in the darkness
with headphones
plugged in

secretly watching
black and white
monster movies
on the late late show

escape from
the horrors of
everyday life
in the big city




   

05-26-14 Sketches Of The Evening News

Gas station robberies in New Jersey
Flags on display around the country
We honor our fallen heroes today
On the official start of the summer

Hikers missing after a massive mudslide
Pope leaves holy land with a call for peace
Thunderstorms ahead in the weekly forecast
Swarm of bees removed from uptown tree

Yankees beat Red Sox in extra inning thriller
Poetry stimulates brain development in kids
Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend
We'll be right back after this commercial break





     

05-25-14 Fooling Around At The Playground

Down the slide
Up the stairs
In the tunnel

Sandbox sunshine
Swinging on monkey bars
Running through sprinklers

Cold wet drink
At the water fountain
On a hot summer day

Ice cream man
Selling sweet treats
On the city streets

Pigeons eat birdseed
In little mobs
Around the park benches

Laughter good cheer
There's a happy energy here
We are all children




   

05-24-14 The Monsters Have Escaped

The fog rolls in
as daylight fades
and the wind blows
while wolves howl

Vampire moon
a deep blood red
darkness creeps
in thick shadows

Hideous creatures
locked in the castle
hungry for flesh
ready to rampage




   

05-23-14 Forest Hills Flashpoint

Friday fantasy
Summer sirens
Wailing away

Electric night
Energized light
Flashing bright

Cruising free
Warm breeze
Hot speed

Paradise found
Riding down
Queens Boulevard




   

05-22-14 Strategy For Victory

Fly in the face of freedom
Wield the hammer of power
Strike with scientific precision
Attack when they least expect it

Don't ever stop fighting
Never give up or give in

Retire at a young age
Collect a pension for the rest of your life




 

05-21-14 Hooked On The Devil's Syrup

Getting sick on a Monday
is the worst time to get sick
because you feel lousy all week
coughing sneezing choking wheezing
until the cherry cold medicine kicks in
taking a moment of quiet calm
buzzing numb to the touch
where the air tastes so sweet
and you can finally drift off
into a peaceful sleep



   

05-20-14 Swinging For The Fences

Intentionally walking
around town

Late nights spent quietly
riding the train

The voice inside your heart
is leading the way

Then put the ball in play
to make magic happen

05-19-14 Humble Under The Skyline

I look out across this great metropolis

and I see millions of parts moving

simultaneously working in unison

towards some great goal or dream

Skyline surrounding us completely

we are swallowed up inside it's belly

turning three hundred and sixty degrees

on the rise in the middle of a downfall

The buildings sparkle and tower above

lonely skyscrapers standing silently

taller than all of them combined 

in the shadows of human achievement 

   

05-18-14 Prime Time

Can't buy more time
There's never enough
But that's the thing
You will always need

I wish I had more time
But I can't find the time
And you wouldn't
Give me the time

We'll look ahead to another time
Maybe that time will be more manageable
Maybe that time won't be in such short supply
Better luck next time




   

05-17-14 Gentleman Pirates

Out on the high seas
Slowly baking in the sun
Plundering priceless treasures
Gold doubloons in a wooden chest

Cannonball swashbuckle
Peg leg parrot eye patch style

Walk the plank me hartees
Aaaaaarrgh matee
Yo ho ho yo ho ho
And a bottle of rum





   

05-16-14 Through An Open Window

Sheets of rainwater
Cascading down
Through the trees
Like instant waterfalls

The smell of springtime
Drifting through the air
Fresh flowers blooming
Green green grass growing

Birds chirping in the morning
First rays of daylight shine
Peeking through white clouds
Deep blue skies waiting to shine

Wild roses twisting around
The bars of a cold steel gate
Where nature meets man
Listening to the hush

05-15-14 Thank You For Riding With Me

Late night
drunk

Back seat of
a yellow taxi cab

There is no tomorrow
We are timeless




 

05-14-14 Lucky Rocket Number Five Fourteen

Converted by the kids on the street
Sacrificed at the church in the old hotel
Hearing strange footsteps on the stairs
Home alone when the room gets cold

Spiritual connections to another place
Forbidden memories from another lifetime
Simple needs for compassion are forgotten
Listen to the voice inside your heart

Begging for change on Madison Avenue
Walking downtown with madness in mind
Chasing the late train on the way home
Finding religion at the thirteenth hour

The clock keeps ticking as time goes on
We'll be judged by words we leave behind
Weaving wishes between burning desires
Sending live love and joy into the universe