Best Steer Clear Of It Poems

Whiskey on the rocks, advised by my doc
combats dementia, so bring on the blocks
no need for a glass;  I'll have me the bottle
with a...

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I got the Muse Blues
Where did my muse go
I got the muse blues
Tell me where did my muse go
Maybe down 'n Louisiana
Hangin' out with my...

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PUT TO THE TEST

Planet earth has been put to the test,
Everyone we hope is doing their best,
Unavoidable to sometimes feel depressed,
No family member for tea...

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Listen my children and ye shall hear,
A tale to make ye quake with fear.
'Tis a scarey tale I tell ye no lie,
Of a man who...

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Do not call me
strong Black woman for
it is not a compliment
It is a title given to us
boxed inside expectations that
weigh us down
We are not superheroes
yet...

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Down with pessimism
  Drown not in negativism
Beware of escapism
  Steer clear of cynicism

Keep far from fanaticism
  It only invites antagonism
Too lonely is...

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A vintage Martin parlor guitar gathers dust in the corner
 
A Brazilian rosewood grand rests

 under bronze chandelier lights

 long past glowing

Weathered romantic sheet music

adorns...

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He was small and portly but their leader
didn't want anyone in the club being a cheater
with everyones full attention while seated
he reiterated his drastic thoughts...

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Oh, where did you come from? The sad sight of you 
     breaks my heart in two. I see that you're...

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What Might They Find There

Obsidian suctions lost withered time

Through sugar-sweet veins thick-coated in grime;

Guitars strummed by orphans accompany space

Wrapped ‘round bloody throats choked in lavender...

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There are things one must do in this world to survive,
If one's to get through this life and contrive,
Not to lean on the goodness of...

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It is a sin to hurt someone's feelings
It is a sin to speak badly of your fellow
  even if what you say is true
It...

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So you're stuck on 15-down...

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In the Fall we are flooded with all things that are Pumpkin Spice.
Some are just plain weird, and not so nice.
Many we wait for all...

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Problems in the mirror may be further than they appear
Don’t fear when they’re near, they’ll soon disappear
help is here, let me give your mind a...

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