sunrise heading out...

Duke Ellington (1899-1974). French Poet Blaise Cendrars said of Duke Ellington, "Such music is not only a new art form but a new reason for living."

"I have to get inspired by something that touches my soul, or rocks my soul." -Steven Tyler

Rocky Marciano (1923-1969) undefeated heavyweight champion 49-0...

pensive poet...

after the storm...

sun drops from a tree
a quiet cool
like Mingus on piano
or breezes in the sail
coming out of a cove
to open ocean
and those sun drops from a tree
reading Ferlinghetti
on the road to Cuttyhunk
on the sea nineteen past.

a small poem...

a small poem
thinking of
a Modigliani
Matisse Van Gogh
the canvases
and
musicians
and
poets
the better hearts of the world
paint
and
soul,
deep heart.