Matriculation (For Colin)

Unnecessary complication That’s my occupation I take a situation And offer it striation It’s better than stagnation In some ways a vacation Above all confirmation Of the pattern of this nation Celebrating ostentation With a dog-eat-dog … Read more

Unfinished Poet

The unfinished poet never learned to cross his tees. One never knew if they were ells or was it meant to tease. Sometimes subbed stars for vowels or used periods as names. His sentences only … Read more

Born 8/21

Count Basie was the counterpoint to Kenny Rogers’ ‘Gambler.’ Clarence Williams III was by far ‘Mod Squad’s’ greatest scrambler. Kasey Musgraves minus fifty is Jackie DeShannon. Usain Bolt runs like a colt who’s shot out … Read more

Protein Hobo

I’m spending all my coin on protein drinks. If you haven’t got your energy, for sure this hard life stinks. You gotta get up early and then make your scheduled rounds. Feed the cat, walk … Read more