"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

Get Me Outta/Into Here

he only wants to be a ghost
observe but not be seen
a moment to be left alone
oh, such a frightening thing.
he only wants to be embraced
by everyone he meets
to make his mark, an egotist
a legend on the streets.

to burn all of the telephones
all books and magazines
tell no one your secret name
or any other things.
save it all up, held inside
or maybe on this page.
keep it deep, all bottled up
and never act your rage.

or else you might just change your tune
and open up your heart
and let that person rise in you
t'was there right from the start.
write shitty songs and poetry
that tears apart your soul
and if you really can't resist
it just might make you whole.

- 6/24/96 possible lyric??
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