The slide

freefall into nothingness
everything falls into place
the muddiest of water
if allowed to sit quietly
will slowly become clear
as the particles
fall, fall, and slowly sink
all the way to the bottom
thought and troubles
are the particles of the mind
free fall is emptiness of expression
the amazement
of observing what is seen
without thought of what it is
when darkness becomes
a myriad of colors
moving as tinted clouds
explosions of red, purple
mauve and black
the birth and death
of mental pigmentation
i sit unto myself . . . . .

1996

Stare Hard self portrait 2012

problems

you have so many
things going right
for you that you
constantly worry . . .

about which one of them
will go wrong
and that keeps your
mind blown. . .

so instead of
listening to me
you pay a psychiatrist
big bucks for a
differently worded
conclusion . . .

1999

I wish I had a pencil thin mustache

Boston Blackie style 2011

troubled pathways
in my sight
posing jokers
left and right
i wonder if
it all will pass
or be another
juggernaut?
no one knows
the hidden truth
or even
tries to guess
if the wall
is solid stone
or just a mirror
made of glass . . .

1986

Too blue

Too blue to be you . . .

beggars standing on the street
they stare into your eyes
but who among us has the skill
to know the ones who lie?
should we ignore a fervent plea
just turn and look away
or give a little of our change
and brighten someones day?
i'd rather give a dollar
to a bum to spend on dope
than not help out an honest man
with nothing left but hope

Statue of Libertine

The ballgame is over 2011