Weathered Comforts

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

The Salty Dog

Was trying to update all the blogs today in an effort to keep "writing it down." Not feeling very poetic. It's another day of gray, and if that weren't enough there is a dirty black bird taunting McNuttless the neighborhood squirrel right outside my window. Where's a sling shot when you need one?... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

She's a Broad Spectrum Fertilizer

When the seed outgrew her womb She tilled the back yard Stuck the seed in the mud And spread poo across her garden of obligation Her first mistake was location A spot fully shaded from the sun The broad had no clue how to raise a weeping willow Obligation of this nature Requires more than a green... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Longing For a Skyline Erection

Three days of gray and counting It’s what happens when you are a sponge Color, temperature and visual truths They tend to influence one’s state of being Gray has no place in my being I’ve never fared well in its dullness Black or white, ah, more accommodating But blue is my signature color The blues... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

She Penetrated His Iron Curtain

Birthed of a tradition in excellence Swaddled in the fibers of a terrible towel Comes the renegade Raised inside the borders of Steeler Nation Inside a castle lined with iron curtains He took his first steps upon streets lined in black and gold Pledging allegiance to his nation One built of steel,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 11, 2015

I Won't Shave My Legs Because I Love You

The cost of razor blades these days has sky rocketed In the midst of financial devastation When one hand can’t possibly feed the other What kind of woman chooses razor blades over eggs and bacon? Shameful is she who continues to shave in times like these I shall adopt a Bohemian lifestyle A feat... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Giggle Juice Persuasion

“The bottom of a bottle is no place for a lady,” he said. “What gave you the impression that I’m a lady?” I tore my gown so long ago, and here I am in shambles. How can a lady walk a straight line when all roads traveled are bent and twisted and lined with debris? I lost my crown somewhere along the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Cold Pizza For Breakfast

My gut has been cheated Reserves are depleted The dogs eat better than I do I've run out of lotion Perfume and scent potions The dogs smell better than I do I have nothing to wear Not to mention this hair The dogs look better than I do I smoke and I drink All the stains on my teeth The dogs smile... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

The Releasing and Catching of Fire

Within the confines of a water meets horizon covenant A morning alliance is formed Two elements in rudimentary opposition agree to co-exist while ignoring both logic and reason The ebb and flow of shrewd fortification bows and embraces both ember and flame The ocean releases fire undisturbed Sunrise... Sign in to see full entry.

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