Poetry

Poem: It's Sweet to Die at Sea

It’s Sweet to Die at Sea Today the Sun is gently kissing Sea. A glint of light upon the vaunting swells, A fish half-glimpsed in flight beneath the…

Jun 14 •

Poem: Match Collector III

Part III of an autobiographical poem that may one day reach its conclusion.

Jun 13 •

Poem: Match Collector I and II

The first two parts of a long poem which may or may not reach its planned destination.

Jun 9 •

A Poem about Poets: Quicklime

The poet and his Holy Spirit

Jun 4 •

Ascension Poem: Commissions

On Mary Magdalene and Thomas Doubter. Μή μου ἅπτου; βάλε εἰς τὴν πλευράν μου.

Jun 2 •

Poem Translation: Christmas Poem by Vinicius de Moraes

"There is not much to say..."

May 27 •

For Poets: The Danger of Lists and Litanies

Listen now | Yes, that's right! YOU are the bread and the knife!

May 20 •

41:09

Longform Video of "Savage Songs: Poetry for Macho Men" (a poetry reading)

The intent of these poems is to take masculinity seriously, but lightly. The wielding of words is a work worth learning.

May 19 •

Poem: Why Men Should Not Wear Skimpy Bathing Suits

A history of the naval raid on Taranto during World War Two.

May 15 •

I Own Five Ogden Nash Books

Ogden Nash was a journalist, but more importantly, he was a ridiculous poet.

May 9 •

20:17

Poem: You are my favoritest woman

This (scroll for a bit) is a poem for my wife.

May 5 •

Poem Catechetical: Jehovah wounded the River Nile

I composed this for children to memorize. Your feedback, especially technical, is welcome.

May 5 •

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