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
Musings
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)
Dear Tuesday…
Dear Tuesday,
You’re just toying with me, right?
Love,
Kevin
(7 October 2014)
Dear Monday…
Dear Monday,
All sorts of unexpectedness today!
Love,
Kevin
(6 October 2014)
Dear Sunday…
Dear Sunday,
Argh. Sluggish…
Love,
Kevin
(5 October 2014)
Dear Saturday…
Dear Saturday,
Enjoying the calm of the day so far.
Love,
Kevin
(4 October 2014)
