Dear Monday,
Whatever you call it, it’s good to have a day off now and then.
Love,
Kevin
(13 October 2014)
Life
Big Brother in Dreamland (a poem)
A night of weird dreams. This was one of them.
Dear Sunday…
Dear Sunday,
Since I couldn’t sleep in this morning, I assume you have other plans for me…
Love,
Kevin
(12 October 2014)
Ekphrastic poem #2
This afternoon, I attended a poetry reading by Kelli Russell Agodon. The second half of the program was an exercise in writing ekphrastic poetry—i.e., poetry about art. This poem is based on one of Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits. Continue reading
Ekphrastic poem #1
This afternoon, I attended a poetry reading by Kelli Russell Agodon. The second half of the program was an exercise in writing ekphrastic poetry—i.e., poetry about art. This poem is based on Joseph Cornell’s The Fortune Telling Parrot. Continue reading
Dear Saturday…
Dear Saturday,
Feeling well-rested for a change.
Love,
Kevin
(11 October 2014)
When insomnia comes to call (a poem)
After a night of less-than-restful slumber…
Dear Friday…
Dear Friday,
Please tell insomnia to take a hike. I need the sleep.
Love,
Kevin
(10 October 2014)
Dear Thursday…
Dear Thursday,
Ah, the morning after…
Love,
Kevin
(9 October 2014)
Dear Wednesday…
Dear Wednesday,
Tom Petty was right. The waiting is the hardest part.
Love,
Kevin
(8 October 2014)
