MAPoet: July 2019

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Clouds

Clouds

I look to the sky.

The clouds catch my eye.

Beauty from on high

displayed today.

White against the blue

forming shapes anew.

I enjoy the view

then walk away.

This is a Welsh form called cyhydedd hir.

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Tourist Season

Tourist Season

I never know which ones will

visit when tourist season begins.

Will there be a single skipper

or a majestic monarch?

They usually stay one day.

The gray hairstreaks and

painted ladies bring large

parties and spend more time.

Of course, some visitors

are new and find us by

referral, I assume.

Right now, the coneflowers

are the accommodations of choice.

Soon, the sedum suites will open.

These shared spaces are popular,

but no one is turned away.

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

The Gatherer

The Gatherer

Collect the nectar at

each stop you make.

Let it show.

Contribute it to

benefit the whole.

Go out again

to gather than give

and see what you

help create.

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Lunch

Lunch

Pose

Watch

Strike

Catch

Feast

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Time to Swim

Time to Swim

The ducklings sit near shore and

take in the vastness of the lake.

How deep is it? How wide?

Will they make it to the other side?

Despite their fears, they begin to paddle.

They know it is time for them to swim.

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

In the Rain

In the Rain

When you walk in the rain,

you get hit by the spray.

The mud flies then sticks.

But, if you keep walking,

the mud gets washed away.

This poetic form is a flamenca.

The next post will be Tuesday, July 16.

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Fireworks

Fireworks

Explosive

Thunderous

Colorful

Radiant

Nothing but

smoke, smoke, smoke

Links

Sandra Moran Book Club--Burke-Prescott Podcast

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Don't Hang Back

Don't Hang Back

Don't hang back.

What matters to you

will be influenced

whether or not

you participate.

Have a say in the

way things turn out.

Links

Sandra Moran Radio Book Club

Natural Companions Video

Art of Improvisation Video Aug. 31, 2018

Jazz Improv and Poetry Video April 5, 2018

Kansas Time + Place

Poetic Asides

Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day

I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.

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