Monday, March 31, 2008

A Poem: "In Place of Ice Cream"

She considered some things sacred
Like frozen fruit in place of ice cream,
Partially melted and soft to the teeth
Joys so brief that they launch in 3D
In unmapped places, like ships in the sea

He considered other things sacred
Like putting his head in the deli deep-freeze
And inhaling deeply
A movie or two and a poem or three
The ship shivers and cuts a slice in the sea

The eternal and brief, converged in a tick,
At the deli deep-freeze, in the place of ice cream

Saturday, March 29, 2008

A Poem: "A Penny"

A penny in my path
I stoop to pick it up and see
Abe sternly nod at me

It rests between parked cars
Near glistening black tar
I wouldn't dare disturb its rest - except
Today's my lucky day

Who am I to doubt such divine work?
Abe nodded right at me
I slide it in my pocket
Amongst the keys to various locks
And coins of other kings

Friday, March 14, 2008

A Poem: "The Diner"

Impatiently he gestures to the waitress,                                                         
She scribbles, bending down, and straightens
His imaginary partner's setting. 
"Not necessary," he pronounces, "I dine alone tonight"
She nods and walks into the kitchen, 
Tickled by his choice of words.
A very pretty girl
Freckles tattooed by the sun
Life decorates her eyes

Along his nape dance ends of hairs
A freshly naked neck and ears
She reapproaches balancing
The required plate of food. 
Expertly she fills his empty glass
Only a few drops miss their target

He rises, leaving money which
She collects once he has gone.