Sometimes they don’t realize
the gravity of their depravities,
and play things off as, “Everyone does it. Why not me?”
So when efforts seems less than perfect
and leaving home doesn’t seem worth it,
getting out of bed can be an obstacle in itself.
The least amenable start to seek recognition,
and the wisest fall folly to heartbreak.
Kind gestures exasperate.
Compliments appear wily.
Your [...]
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Amelioration
July 3rd, 2010
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Hikers by Day
April 28th, 2010
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They got caught
hiking at the wrong place
at the wrong time.
But they did no wrong.
Back home,
their families wait
for news, every day
for nine months.
The prisoners refuse to eat.
Too depressed, too fed up
with the lack of rights.
Help seems long
and far away.
“Tell our families
we love them.”
For Shane Bauer, Sara Shourd and Josh Fattal.
Please sign the petition to free the [...]
I Don’t Know
April 24th, 2010
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what is to be done when we cry,
save us from ourselves,
save us from the things we want,
because nothing ever happens here?
how can you reignite
what you may not have had before?
why do you stay here?
why do you even listen anymore?
I can’t help but wonder
if I made a big mistake,
didn’t say something I should have,
or said something [...]
The Miserable Misfits
April 20th, 2010
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Lock your doors and close your blinds,
safeguard your reputations!
They’re out for your shame and after your pride.
The miserable misfits are coming!
They’ll hack through your walls,
read all of your mail,
there’s nothing that you can hide–
devious deeds that only these
mishaps could devise.
Don’t count yourself out
from their tarnishing ways.
They’ll get to you soon, they promise.
They’ll treat you how [...]
Spring
April 14th, 2010
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We’re still waiting
for all your promises.
Tender love and youthful buzz,
warm shivers,
sentimental words.
It’s not that I can’t live
without these things.
I just hate being lied to.
So much so that I sometimes
pick up suspicious rocks
to see if you’re hiding underneath.
I wonder if it’s you they write about
when I hear the dying crinkle
of a newspaper or magazine.
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Compromise
April 13th, 2010
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Sold my soul to the devil in New York City.
He asked me if I could spare some change.
I smiled sincerely and said, “Of course.
But there are things about me you should know.
I was born in a subway tunnel
underneath Hell’s Kitchen.
Roaring trains masked my cries.
A bearded homeless man hummed a song.
My mother held me tight.”
The devil [...]
Hopeless
November 12th, 2009
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Let’s have the diehard romance
we were supposed to
as if we were never interrupted.
Let’s go back to when you said
he’s just a friend
and pretend like you meant it.
No, my love, you and I are not
a missed opportunity.
We are a cautionary tale
for naive lovers.
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Ready To Go
October 19th, 2009
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It’s a lonely night walking these streets
with the bright store fronts shining on my gloomy eyes.
I grow tired of doubt and second place,
but I can’t imagine not wanting to fight anymore.
Life can get old like faded denim.
How does one become ready to go?
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Asia’s Royal Rum Tea
October 16th, 2009
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Which sat in my cupboard for almost two years
because I was too sentimental to open it,
or perhaps was slightly nervous I’d get drunk off of it,
no matter how preposterous that sounds.
The tea that she left on my desk
when I was too sleepy to wake up and say goodbye.
Which she left next to her note and [...]
For Asia, with Love
July 10th, 2009
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This is for the girl formerly known as Joanna, although she is still referred to as such in some circles.
Dear Asia,
Here you will find a blog entry addressed to you personally. I am very grateful for your recent letter, and am pleased to hear that you are doing well. Since I am pressed for time [...]
