Poems

This poem was published in the South Dakota Review. It's my response to a book called "No More Mr. Nice Guy," which is about 'nice guy syndrome' - this is where people-pleasing men can't stop seeking approval from others. As they passively give in to everyone around them, they resent those who don't...

This poem was published in Front Range Review.

It won't become silky smooth at a later date.

A symphony does not arrive on my head full-brushed.

Om comes when it comes. Blow-dryer Om

 

is when I make it happen. 7 counts on one side and 9 in back.

I say Om 10 times per section...