Abandoned in the Doldrums

Alone and waiting this ship I sail Greater depths of doldrums ne’er been Blistering sun, charring skin Nor whisper of wind–He let us fail Stagnant sails surface doubt On this course I chart anew Rumblings from the misfit crew Misfits and seekers, all the louts Return us not Onto craggy shores Though still waters not … Read more

The Puzzle

For better or worse, the old man got himself into this mess. A phone number jotted receipt cradles the sweaty mason jar as the scribbled digits bleed into non existence from the sweating jar. Purging one last chance at redemption. Nor does it save the scaled stains on his Goodwill Coffee table as condensation floods … Read more

Surrender I

A VOICE FROM WITHIN A fog is lifting.  The sand is wet from the receding tide and previous night’s rain. Waves crash against the beach as monoliths scatter the coastline.  It’s dark and gray.  The sky, the sand, the rocks, the water all emote a gray hue.  I’m alone on the beach except for the … Read more