Beneath the Phantom’s/
chandelier, we created/
our own fantasy.
Tag Archives: poems
What Is Art Dribble? Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
When artists dribble/
in corners under their work,/
is that also art?
Dump Your Escape Plan: Revolutionary ConTEXTing Haiku
Life IS sometimes tough./
But nuke your escape plan and/
make one to live by.
I’m Sorry That You’re Sorry. STOP! Revolutionary Napkin Free Verse
I’m sorry
that this is old.
I’m sorry
that I just wrote this.
I’m sorry
I didn’t have the time.
I’m sorry
that I’m old.
I’m sorry
that it’s new.
I’m sorry
that I’m young.
I’m sorry.
I’m sorry.
I’m sorry
that I’m sorry.
STOP!
Don’t apologize!
Sorry?
For what?
You are standing,
SOLO,
spilling your guts,
speaking for yourself,
sharing your mind,
telling truth.
Don’t give away
your power.
Don’t
be sorry.
I’m not.
We’re not.
Because you’re not
sorry.
You are
not.
Not
at
all
sorry.
Grades + Job = Not Who We Are: Revolutionary Napkin Haiku
(Stand on a chair and yell)
You are not your grades!/
I am not my job. I am/
he who you set free.
Napkin Poem Sans Napkins: Revolutionary Napkin Haiku
I have no napkin/
poetry this night. Why not?/
I have no napkins.
Change Everything One Parking Lot Bottle At A Time: Revolutionary Blogging Haiku
The class said we could/
“Change Everything”. Recycling/
litter is a start.
Perspective: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
My motor blew up./
I’m upset. Then I recall:/
She lost her husband.
Lost — One Blue Rapala: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
Somewhere in my bed/
is a fishing lure. Don’t ask./
I’m from Wisconsin.
An Engine Broken, A Letter Written: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
I got new burdens,/
but have removed the large sword/
which hung over me.