If it isn’t one kind of tension, it’s another. (16 January 2021)
Author: Kevin J. O'Conner
I'm primarily a poet and copy editor. I also make art, edit audio, and take photographs. Confounding expectations since 1963.
Dear Saturday…
Dear Saturday, There’s always something else, isn’t there? Love, Kevin (16 January 2021)
Cornered (a poem)
A more abstract view. From the floorboardsjust beyond the lightconstriction is eyes looking throughand looking past Blisters form but do not callous over This is what new shoes always do When new shoesbecome old shoesbut never completely break inthe gait becomes a hobblethe step becomes a limp Shoulders hunch A hardened view of the worldturns [...]
Exploded view (excerpt) (a poem)
From a longer poem; I’m not yet sure the first part is necessary. 5In the days sincewe have seen the crowdswith their flags and their hats We have seen new atrocitiesfrom new anglescut up for consumptionafter being dumped like sides of beefon a walk-in freezer table And we have consumed 6We have listened to the [...]
Dear Friday…
Dear Friday, Too early. At least there’s sumo and coffee. Love, Kevin (15 January 2021)
Dear Thursday…
Dear Thursday, Sorry to have missed you. Wednesday was a bit more demanding than usual. Love,Kevin (15 January 2021)
Dear Wednesday…
Dear Wednesday, A little too much. Let’s try to keep it brief next time, okay? Love, Kevin (13 January 2021)
Dear Tuesday…
Dear Tuesday, #ITMFAgain. Love, Kevin (12 January 2021)
Dear Monday…
Dear Monday, I know, I know. We live in interesting times, blah-blah-blah. Love, Kevin (11 January 2021)
Dear Sunday…
Dear Sunday, My, how time flies when you’re keeping tabs on the disintegration of democracy… Love, Kevin (10 January 2021)
