"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses, for art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment." - John F. Kennedy

Thanks for finding me. This is a fairly random sampling of my poetic rumblings beginning in the mid-70s to present day. Not definitive or complete, just things that struck me again for one reason or another on revisiting. There are a couple of previously published collections here which might be good places to start if you are diving in blind from the precipice.

Try the collections MEET THE BEATS or GLIMMERING RAY DUET (both archived in June 2008 in the menu below right) for starters if you are so inclined...

As of 2016, I will be publishing my song lyrics on a seperate page from the more poetic scribblings here. Pieces that first appeared here and then later were arranged for music will remain here in their original form but may appear edited on the lyric page. Check out the links section for the original song blog.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Friend

Cloudy canopy stills the air
A pre-burst calming
of the ardent elements.
You are my illustrious blanket.
Enveloping my frail perception
Strengthening
my tenuous resolve
Cuddling my fragile intensity
Nurturing my delicate candor.

I want to stitch a cloak
From your vigorous passion
Cobble boots
from your streamlined vitality
Fashion my costume
from the millinery
of your spontaneous tenderness.
To wear your giving nature
for all to see
Next to my skin
protecting
and illuminating my being
A talisman of considerable
beauty
and grace.

- 5/7/96
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