Lyric for the Llama Lady

Six years ago, I left teaching to come work at the H. E. Butt Foundation with Mr. Butt, Keith, Dan, ... more

New poem – Advent 2

Advent 2 Grab the nylon string in the garage. Pull down the attic ladder and unfold the stairs that rise above the rooms ... more

New Poem – You Have One Message

People who love poetry and theater and books are people who love words. We romanticize words, actually, gradually convincing ourselves ... more

Another Prezi Poem: so many mindless people these days…

After camping this weekend, I dabbled in some poetry, including another reboot of a past poem with Prezi. Click on ... more

Vocation – A Prezi Poem

Here is my first attempt at a Prezi Poem. It's like a George Herbert concrete poem on crack. I figured ... more

Expecting Self Importance from Washington, Franklin, and the Others – new poem

My friend Nancy invited several poet friends to record something and link to it from her site. This is my ... more

Jezebelation: Ode to Fritzels Jazz Pub

Last week, my wife and I spent a few days in New Orleans. We enjoy Jazz. We love the history ... more

New Poem: I Sing the Body Obsolete

  I Sing the Body Obsolete Hands poised over keyboards, we wait for wisdom to trickle down, dribble out. Let’s be honest. We are ... more

Mother Teresa, CEO: Doubt Is Not Despair if You Act

I wasn’t assigned doubt. I chose it. Or rather it chose me. I’m not talking about little bits of self-doubt ... more

Facing the Chaos of Digital Noise

Both of my kids have an Ipod Touch. My son is six-years-old. My daughter is ten. Grandparents bought the toys. Although ... more