tribute to Thomas Edison
...Edison
most of us think electric light bulb
it took him 10, 000 recorded tries
that is 9, 999 failures
but he did it.
Edison
did you know he also invented the motion picture camera?
in 1892?...
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Categories:
electric light bulb, history,
Form: Free verse
Dandelion Vampire Redux
...I met dandelion child when I needed a friend
we met and we were friends to the end.
of course not, that would be no fun
but I did not intend to untie a pun
To gaslight again, to preach upon a cha...
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Categories:
electric light bulb, absence, abuse, addiction, anger,
Form: Free verse
Thomas Edison's Mother
...My mother loved me into wonderfulness
An odd child, too unusual for school.
I was sent home the first day, with a note.
I watched my mother’s face, for nuances.
A small wavering cheek dimple woul...
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Categories:
electric light bulb, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
Die In Your Dream
...1
flying insects tackling each other in the name of
sight. it's okay, as long as they see what's going on,
that makes it right, makes it worth it. tiny iron
bodies crash into the electric light b...
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Categories:
electric light bulb, allegory, angst, death, life,
Form: Free verse