Just some nonsense from church services. The phrase, “Hello, I’m God,” kept popping in my head, and I built this around it.
Poem: A Clearing
The trick is to feel the negative space.
Poem: Inevitability
A reflection on my changing social dynamics and what it means.
Poem: Legitimate Martha (An Apology of Sorts)
An apology of sorts.
Poem: The Prophet
Rumination on the nature of prophecy.
Poem: I Know, I Know
Based on a conversation I kept having in my head.
Poem: On Faith
The choir was singing Amazing Grace and this is what I was hearing.
Poem: Fear Not, Children (aka The Uncomfortable Truth of Omnipresence)
Many of us have had to wrestle with the notion of omnipresence, whether it comes from God, Santa Claus, or dead ancestors, it can be hard to live life with an audience.
Poem: Before the Meeting
Just something I saw that moved me.
Poem: Sorry I Ruined Your Birthday
It was his birthday and I should’ve done a lot more. I should’ve been a lot more.
Poem: Microwaving Wish
Just messing around with sounds in my head.
Poem: Unknown Ska Band
Based on a true me.
Poem: Unkown
I started to wonder what it would be like if faith was a two-way street.
Poem: Aspirations
Based on all of me all of the time.
Poem: Performance
Based on a true violinist.
Poem: Purity
There are a few ways to refine.
Poem: The Greatest Among Us
Let me tell you about another man who had long hair and strange ideas.
Poem: Reunion
I don’t really want to say what this one is about or what inspired it. I want other people to tell me what it’s about and what it inspires.
Poem: Sunday School
Based on a true Sunday school. A contemplation on performative behavior.
Poem: WAFFLE GOD
Free breakfast was provided by the hotel. I wasn’t really offended. I just wanted to write a poem.