Category: Self
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Garden Update – Suckers
Everything has really taken off. The rain and sun and soil have converted tiny seedlings into adolescent, robust plants. They are strong and green and growing. The tomatoes have grown almost a foot since last week. One of the issues with gardening in a small space is managing the boundaries of each plant. They have…
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The Word made Flesh
Where did the music go What does the poet do when the Song goes silent He must wait and listen There are empty spaces in all compositions A foundation of silence, of stillness, which makes all else possible Without the empty still spaces movement is random and vibration noise Is is not a horrible thing…
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The Intention of the I AM
He ain’t scared! 🙂 I want to write something just because I can I feel cocky and the wilder parts of me have been stirred up I don’t wait for permission Or some other’s indulgence I am I write for me because I wish it, cause I’m alive I beat my chest and growl, I…
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Born and Raised
The summer this album was released my eldest son was doing an internship with Mick Management in Brooklyn, NY. Mick was managing the release and tour for John and it was a great opportunity for the boy to be around and learn some of the ropes. My children, especially the boys, have been responsible for…
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For the Love of Me
Upon awakening I sought Her My mind raced back along the paths that She walks in me She comes to me from the place of dreams and we walked together there She teaches me, though I am most foolish and slow to understand When I am unfaithful she cruelly chastises, for the love of me…