#FF — Tick-tock

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Light is dark, dark is light, and the clock is ticking. Seasons flip. Flood, fire, disease, greed, and war reign. Tick-tock. Tick-tock. In the alley, by the vent, I curl within my mountain of bin-pick clothes, warm enough to sleep despite single-digit temperatures. You would think a wretch like me…

24 SSPC 14 Winter Solstice (2nd week) (Dec 21 – Jan 4) Touji

Open Shopping sales Boxing Dayblinders fall, turn to seehomeless who look like me;smile, ask to tea. Will New Year’s Eve closes yearreborn babe upon dawnblank slate potential yawnswith will to good. Warm Long cold walk around lakeHow do the birds stay warm?Wings touching, safe from harm.My hot drink:  Cheers! top image by Michael S. Williamson…

Mixed Music Bag Week 44 — Goode’s Field Road by Drive-By Truckers

I first came across Drive-By Truckers on the myspace.com platform that used to have so much good new music. Facebook knocked it out of commission, which ironically is not known for new music. I bought this album after listening to a few of the tracks and have never regretted it. From wikipedia:Drive-By Truckers are an…

Book Review — Tenth of December by George Saunders

I first became aware of George Saunders when I saw him on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a guest. I admit the guy impressed me with his easy-going demeanor mixed with his sharp intelligence. My awareness of him coupled with his presentation on the show motivated me to seek out one of his…

The Oracle Says: Symphony

“Pin on the Sun King“ day will be purple suit or       it can boil as ached moanegg sun drooling juice          languidly eating through screamsfingering my arm                  fluffing breast beneath gownplay above like moon           mad mist smell blow awaylove dressed summer ship   wind’s luscious peach music sing me