Lacking a car, I often ride the bus out of necessity. But it can be a true eye-opening experience.
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A Tucson poet and the author of five poetry collections, who's still hoping to write that one poem that will live on after his subscription runs out. Follow more of his writing @genetwaronitepoet.com.
Lacking a car, I often ride the bus out of necessity. But it can be a true eye-opening experience.
youtu.be/Q92N3-o-0Bs
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Congrats, Matthew! Great poem.
09.10.2025 03:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Once in a while, if you are lucky, youβll encounter a poem that will take you to an enchanted place where words can do anything and for a brief time the outside world is held in suspension. Here is the poem (and be sure to listen to the recording). www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi...
24.09.2025 16:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0My cento poem "Big Hips" was just published in Ginosko Literary Journal (see page 126).
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My poem βTelescopeβ (a limerick) was just published in the latest issue of NewMyths. Also included from their archives is my poem βThe Yellow Snake,β inspired by the snake in The Little Prince. You can read both of them here:
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I think this poem from my collection "Shopping Cart Dreams" (Kelsay Books) speaks to what's happening to this country right now where democracy once bloomed. 
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Congrats, William!
02.09.2025 02:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I sometimes catch myself wondering if anyone will ever read my poems when I am gone. Ah, vanity! Here is my reply, just published in Merion West. 
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Imagine - what a magic word. A while back, I wrote short stories for children, some published in Highlights for Children and other magazines. My little book Dragon Daily News: Stories of Imagination for Children of All Ages is available on Amazon (www.amazon.com/Dragon-Daily...)
Stay safe and sane!
Simply beautiful - thanks for sharing!
12.07.2025 03:27 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0My poem was published in Panoply Literary Magazine, their 10th year and unfortunately their last, having just announced their suspension of publication. What many people don't realize is how much a labor of love publishing a journal is. I wish the editors well and thank them for including my poem.
08.07.2025 20:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Wow! You had me from the git-go with βSpeak like the moon. So refreshing to read a profound poem like this that takes you to new places. Thanks for sharing!
01.07.2025 17:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I wrote this little book a few years back. Available at Amazon  www.amazon.com/Approaching-...
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I wrote this little book a few years back. Here's the opening lines of one story: 
βWe have no choice,β her husband told Alice. βWhen the time comes, someone has to do it for both of us. Donβt worryβIβll be quick.β
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Congrats Pedro! What an honor!
19.06.2025 17:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Actually, it WAS the poem I was looking for at this poisonous moment in history when I desperately needed a humorous antidote. Thanks for sharing, Gerhard!
09.06.2025 03:29 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I am honored that my poem "Imaginary Garden" (part of my collection "Death at the Mall") was included in "The Growers," the Best of New Myths Anthology 5. It's also the opening poem! I am honored to be included with so many talented writers, including the late great Bruce Boston. 
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Congrats!
05.06.2025 03:06 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congrats!
29.05.2025 03:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The final stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. It was published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers!
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Congrats!
28.05.2025 03:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congrats - way to go!
28.05.2025 02:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The sixth stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. It was published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers!
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The fifth stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. It was published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers!
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The fourth stanza of my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. The poem is from my second poetry collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes." 
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Hi poetry fans! This is the third stanza from my poem "Seven Lessons," inspired by the amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons in Physics" by Carlo Rovelli. My poem was originally published in my second collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes."
Cheers,
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Hi poetry fans! This is the second stanza of my poem "Seven Lessons" inspired by reading physicist Carlo Rovelli's amazing little book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics." 
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My new poem "Ode to a Fake Plant" was just published in ONE ART: a journal of poetry. Thanks to editor Mark Danowsky for helping make my poem all it could be. oneartpoetry.com/2025/05/20/o...
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Carlo Rovelli's book is an amazing read! Here's the first stanza of my poem "Seven Lessons" first published in my collection "The Museum of Unwearable Shoes." 
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