In absolute silence I hear multitudes Of creatures Mingled screeches At a frequency Just beyond perception. A shrill sound High pitched Pulsating Growing Becoming A deafening roar It surrounds me Penetrates me Resonating In my very skull The commotion of life Keeps the burden at bay And I have peace For a moment From the … Continue reading Tinnitus
The tears will comewith unbridled melodyteetering on the cuspof heartfelt ceremonyHold fragility dearthe tears will comein abandon of fearlet then hope succumbBound until numbwe remember or forgetthe tears will comepaths forged from regretSpent in a dazebeyond the total sumforever and alwaysthe tears will come The viator is a poetic form invented by Robin Skelton.The first … Continue reading Viator: The Tears Will Come
The Eight Clown Commandments. 4. I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any incident that may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times. Senryü: transgender clown … Continue reading A Funny Association
She whispered in my earand struck my heart with fear She squeezed my butt firmlyand I froze in alarmI managed to stay calmuntil her hands roamed free She winked and said call memy cousins thoughts were clear She whispered in my earand struck my heart with fear The Letrilla is a short strophic form from … Continue reading Letrilla: Call Me
Seed The seed must beWatering does notWhat we feed takes rootWhat we neglect will rot Acrostic: Hate Hostility through misunderstandingAccelerates unnecessary conflictThoughtless anger feeds fearEndangering peace Anthem: Fuck the World Don't let it lingerSalute them with the middle fingerLet your flag flyAnd raise that finger to the skyIt's good for your healthTo tell the world … Continue reading A Seed and an Anthem
The Twisting Tail 