Tweaked Poems

Volcano Run part 3 - Escaping the Ashfall

...Part three

Once we were home, the bikes secure
we sealed the clubhouse, best we could
waiting for the ash to stop 
but fearing that it never would,

All the TV news was dismal;
all predictin...

Fiddlesticks

...There was a young man bought a pangolin
but thought it was a mandolin
to be played like a violin
he tipped its scales 'til they creaked
tweaked its tail so it squeaked 
and named the bow Anne Bo...

Point of No Return

...The point of no return could be global or individual 
but never is it in the middle. 

It is a horizon of dreams aloft in hope held by tentative
strands of rope that weaken and deny what hear...

Who are they to convince

...Daphne wants her dreams tweaked
Angeline has unresolved Father Daughter
relationship issues
Betty has had a small op
but now only wants friends
Who  are they trying to kid ?
with this talk of  ...

In our deepest fantasies

...we all daydream
about this and that
in a make belief world
our character enact

one day however
there was a competition
where we needed to be still
and feel the void’s emission

thoughts an...

It is what it is and yet

...Our soul presence sought to conjure a rhythm,
to dance upon the stage of space and time
but since light refracted in body prism,
mind could not translate the intended chime.

Caged in form, soul...

Ode to Flowers

...They spread beauty and fragrance
For the sake of it
Expect nothing in return
Friendly with the thorns
They live in grace and peace
And fade with joy

Apropos no motive
They live life ...

We Changed What We Loved

...We have opened each other up,
inspected and judged,
adjusted the unwanted
to our better liking.

We have tweaked and fenagled,
all those foibles,
picadilloes and perceived flaws,
tried very h...

pretend it's a poem

...
as chopsticks for soup 
like a monkey eating scotch bonnets
you have to want it 
 
good luck is a myth
thin as a Theban cookie 
as your skin if you don't get it
 
checked-off triggers in ac...

Per Pay Per Pay

...lacking inspiration
I gave up trying
put it down left it alone
thought I could come up with come thing on my own
then I sat down
said that's what I would do
but when I got comfortable
I starte...

Start the Day

...Lisa and I were watching one of our favorite series last night, a Japanese manga called “The Way of the Househusband” and I could barely keep my eyes open. I went to bed at a decent hour (11:30) but ...

I Hate Robocalls

...I hate robocalls!

Inxs of recorded messages   
transmitted automatically 
to my telephone number 
by automatic dialing device.

I turn off damn ringer,
and disassemble (carefully 
as disabl...

Merlin the Magic Cat

...Merlin indeed was a magical cat
With long flowing robes and a pointy blue hat.
He came into town on a Harley one day
With a gleam in his eye and the look of a stray.
His head, shiny bald, but his...

Future Time Traveler Looks Back One Century Ago

...Future time traveler looks back one century ago

The following poem tweaked 
courtesy original author who crafted
literary endeavor some couple years ago.

Now circa August 20th, 2122, 
or 193...

Forest Antler Ghost of the Oaks

...Upon arrival Forest Antler Ghost of the Oaks shook the leaves
She tweaked some of the mosses, so they were a bit springier
She gave love to the woodland violets and mushrooms
The north wind and th...

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