Casting Off The Bow Line

Casting Off The Bow Line Goodbye my unwed darling I’m married to this dream Freedom calling out to me betrothal thus redeemed Bachelorhood a Siren’s calling Feted tween the sails Truant winds to act upon Legends tell the tale Setting off this final time Rudder in my hand Truth when hoisted up the mast Liberty — commands (Dreamsleep: February, 2024) So Imbued Crime without sanction honor among thieves Tomatoes tomattos prudish obscene Rules as their written intention entwined Good becomes bad sight becomes blind Credence engendered by those so imbued A prince or a pauper depends on your view The world in a tailspin no two think the same the baby the bathwater — praising the blame (The New Room: February, 2024) Time Awaits Not connected to the dollar Courted never wed Engaged to no one but himself Making his own bed All fame and fortune lost to fate Constancy of mind Whose future readers time awaits His legacy — to find (The New Room: February, 2024)