Non-heroic
Even heroes lapselife’s connections tenuous I set my dial on pleasingregret failures – Wish I could shakethis empathetic impulse Allow others just to be –focus on accountability for me. (Image mine)
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Marketably Obtuse?
I seek the elusive –organize thoughtsattempt to drawreason from obtuse Project possibilityinto unattainablehoping to acquiremarketable commodity Refuse to acknowledgehappiness is subjectiveand bliss reservedfor those who let go. (Tuesdays I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own.)
Read MoreRide Along With Me (2)
Passenger, am Ibackseat travellerinput unsolicited I ride along. Passenger, am Iview limiteddirection speculative I am not driving. Driver is motivatedself-assuredI relax…untiltemptation boards Wait a minute; who invited temptation? Driver is distractedego taking the wheelWho’s paying attention? I am not alone. Lackadaisical dropoutsits with me – moochand weekend boozer How did he get here? Vehicle is […]
Read MoreA Dog’s Heart
I am a dog, or sohoroscope tells me…certainly been referred toas the mother of… Private lives fascinate metenderness tossed awayin the courtship process Some prefer on screeninteraction – erectingfalse intimacy I am tired of it allbark the right of refusalno encores for me… …except I’m a damn dog..man’s best friend, so they sayloyal companion… shoot!Lend […]
Read MoreLaughing Gull
Craving compassion I seek the wisdom of the river – Her glimmering waters reflect sun’s warmth I am at once calmed and uplifted – seagull raises his wings emits an ungodly chuckle. (Image, my own, is not actually a Laughing Gull, but the title fits.)
Read MoreChagrin
Rehearse my role – charm-school warmth intellect engaged, an air of mystique – Tongue trips brain backfires a fool emerges chagrinned again. (Tuesday I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. In this case, edited. Image my own.)
Read MoreSpeed Dating
Fast-paced moving targets explosions and obstacles – a gamer’s rendition of the quest for love. (Tuesday is borrow from Twitter day. My words. My account: @Vjknutson. My image.)
Read MoreVictim
Can’t take responsibility for what gets laundered here my vehicle has no steering wheel I am merely seeking understanding – comfort, like support shoes – and I get flack, indifference slapping me in the face. Why did I put myself in this position – revert back to old ways, think I was destined for anything […]
Read MoreLooks Matter
Like Mary Quant sister had the look – groomed in etiquette, poise and fine dining while my boyish antics merited mixology prep one destined for the catwalk the other a life of servitude She was swank, I was bistro. (Image from personal collection)
Read MoreRe-Purposing The Garage
It’s complicated, really, but so much is defined by the presence of a garage. Here is a stand-alone, connected by a breezeway, single-car with storage; could have been so much more – had planned for it, but life changes. Once had an oversized garage – direct access, housed two vehicles, custom built – but the […]
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