“All real writers are published” Hang on a second, that statement’s wrong! What say you of bloggers, huh? Can poets not come tag along? “Ha! We scoff with tilted heads” “Real writers do those on the side” “We know that true art lies in sales” “For money validates our stride” “So please, a blogger? Some … More You Might Be A Writer If…
Fame is not what it once was It did not do what it now does A King would rule, a Saint – anoint To serve the people – fame’s case in point Yes, fame is not what it once was So widely grasped for “just because” No noble cause, just pride and gain To serve … More Fame is Not What it Once Was
It’s so funny To me, at least Each time I see A friend succeed As others shout He’s a sell out! In a negative outburst Real friends agree And true family Support you, see Help climb that tree They do not doubt What you’re about They help you charge headfirst It’s easy to see The … More Support
Softly cup my hand to ear As wind blows whispers that I hear Sadness, loss, regret they bring All shadows from my yesteryear Words escape me, ones I’ve lost I never knew how much it’d cost When I thought not to buy a ring The path I should, I never crossed Now I’m forced to … More Winds of Change
Sure a catchy title, no? I mean its kind of right Said before, I’m sure it’s so But came to me tonight Some day an agent reading a Submission (one of mine) Will finish it and be like “Shit!” “This author I must sign!” But then the intern (her name’s Pam) Will come … More You Can’t Spell Fame Without Me
I put on my old socks, ever so slowly I should take them to church cause my socks are so holy But before this day starts, I must say that this chap Shall first drop a deuce, ‘cause he don’t give a crap Flip a coin in the well, but it wasn’t well-spent Matchbox 20 … More No Pun Intended
We all know that athletes get highlight reels every week so we can see the coolest plays in a given sport in case we missed them. Well, I thought I’d show some love to the sportsmen/women of word-smithery. Anyone who’s read my work before is fully aware that I’m consumed (and possibly obsessive) over the … More Top 10 (Word) Plays
I’m wedded to Words, yes I’m smitten with love But like any such marriage, we fight Sometimes it gets tense, and push comes to shove As they shout, “Don’t give me your bullshit tonight!” Of course that’s unfair, Words just don’t understand Just like any ole husband or wife Its worked to the bone, this … More Editing Sucks (but Marriage is Great)
So here I am with headphones on Observing dudes put on their con A business mixer, seems to be And HA! You must be kidding me I wish you folks could join and sit To watch how fucking full of shit All these try-hards seem to me Who sadly, I too used to be Thank … More Corner Creeps
It puts the lotion on its skin Or else it gets the hose again “What a minute, why’d you stop?” “My hairs so matted, it’s a mop!” “Turn the water on again” “I’m not done bathing, creepy friend” Hold on, what? I thought that I – “Shut up, dude! It’s time to dry” “Now turn … More The Creep
How the World Should Work 