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  • We’ve heard you America

    I wrote this poem on January 12, 2026. In the face of more American rhetoric and authoritarian behaviour both domestically and internationally, the world has clearly had enough. There is zero respect for American leadership and a growing sense of despair around the world. While there is apparent discontent amongst a growing number of Americans,…

  • Poetry in Motion

    I wrote this poem in August 2025 as a dedication to all the poets in the world who share their creativity and inspiration, and by so doing, help to make this world a better place to live. And at the same time, I also intended to provide a perspective on the writing of poetry and…

  • Anticipation

    A different kind of poetry, I figured I would try to capture without rhyme or stanza a word or idea. At the end of March 2025, I wrote this after a restless night. Read it and then write a brief sentence that describes what happens next… There is an electric charge in the still air,…

  • Studio Dream

    Another of my January 2025 poems. This one speaks to the importance of art and artists in the world within which we live. In celebration of the contribution, I acknowledge and applaud those who bring such joy and creativity to our world. I went for a tour the other nightAdmiring the works of those so…

  • More than a Table

    I wrote this poem in March 2024 in response to a request or a ‘commission’ (without money). The request was for a poem that was to be presented to a special volunteer who had led and worked with Helping with Furniture, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to support those in need of furniture and household goods…

  • Backyard Oasis

    In June 2023, I wrote this poem about a place that plays a key role in my reflections and writing. Each of us needs at least one place. My backyard is one for me. We each seek our place in this land we all knowOur corner of living heaven where we may glowFor some it’s…