The Roach Jar – a disgusting gross collection of joint ends laden with old spit, tar, resin, and charcoal Saved in an old quart jar. When opened, it smelled foul – reeked! The first instinct was repugnance, But re-rolled into a fresh joint – or smoked in a pipe – It could get you high.… Continue reading The Roach Jar
Category: Poetry
Old Man
He calls with a list of complaints. “It gets lonely around here in the winter,” he says. He is having all sorts of physical problems. He is a big man. His knees hurt. He can’t do the extensive gardening he has had as a serious hobby for the past twenty years. He doesn’t know what… Continue reading Old Man
Something Bitchy
She came into the bar, red hair flaming, kicked her shoes off up into the air so that one of them almost knocked over somebody’s beer. She threw her leg up into a surprisingly high kick until her foot landed on the edge of the bar. Then she eased herself into a standing split… Continue reading Something Bitchy
Dead Head Morning
Sitting out in the morning light watching… The bees get it on with the purple petunias and the cheerful dahlias. Three or four of the little buzzers collect the pollen the flowers have to offer. They are so full of the honey-making amber fuzz, that they can barely lift off to fly over to the next flower to collect… Continue reading Dead Head Morning
No Show Today
She loved them all. Knew all their secrets, But chose not to perpetuate The Traditional Play of Many Acts! Produced by The Alcoholic, Directed by The Alcoholic, and… Starring The Alcoholic… Featuring major roles by The Scapegoat, The Enabler, and The Perfect One Supporting roles played by The Apple of His Eye, and… Oh, so… Continue reading No Show Today