a poem for the anniversary |
The Absentee Landlord by Charles Simic
Surely, he could make it easier
When it comes to inquires
As to his whereabouts.
Rein in our foolish speculations
Silence our voices raised in anger,
&nb...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:47:00 PST |
Smoking is beautiful |
What i can't understand about non-smokers is how anyone can watch the smoke rising off the end of a cigarette, its erratic motions, its warped geometric patterns, and not find them aesthetically stunn...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:20:00 PST |
Why im going to spain: a mental orgasm based on incoherancy |
Here's why i want to go to spain.
For most of my life has been spent in Idaho. Regretably. I wish i had a family that traveled, but farm life doesn't allow it. I wish i could ...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:24:00 PST |
Hemingway and Bukowski |
Bukowski and Hemingway are my favorite authors. But they are so different. First I was a Hemingway acolyte. Hemingway is a passionate author. His scenes are thick with emotion-...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:44:00 PST |
I've had it with Idaho Falls |
Here's the scenerio. I'm at work, three mexicans are one of the two groups at the bar. Mike, Edd, and Burt. Three cool dudes. They order a round of Patron shots, and they make...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Sun, 11 Jun 2006 02:40:00 PST |
Commerce by Charles Bukowski |
I used to drive those trucks so hard and for so long that my right foot would go dead from pushing down on the accelerator. delivery after delivery, 14 hours at a time for $1.10 per hour under the tab...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Mon, 22 May 2006 04:57:00 PST |
a thought on contentment |
Life is odd. Some days I'm certain the choices i've made and am making are the correct ones. Other days life is paralyzing and overwhelming. I've made many descicions i'm not proud o...
Posted by Call me Ishmael on Thu, 04 May 2006 07:39:00 PST |
