The Smallest Actions Can Change the World
You know this story. A butterfly in Brazil flaps its wings, and a few weeks later Texas has tornadoes instead of clear …
Tadpoles and Cowboy Hats and Airplanes by the Barn
The world feels like it is spinning a little faster these days. Maybe I’m just getting older, so each new year is …
1000 Years of History at SXSW – a poetry response to a noisy place
At SXSW Interactive yesterday, things were a little bit nuts. The registration line was four city blocks long when I found the …
Lyric for the Llama Lady
Six years ago, I left teaching to come work at the H. E. Butt Foundation with Mr. Butt, Keith, Dan, and Vicki. …
New poem – Advent 2
Advent 2 Grab the nylon string in the garage. Pull down the attic ladder and unfold the stairs that rise above the …
New Poem – You Have One Message
People who love poetry and theater and books are people who love words. We romanticize words, actually, gradually convincing ourselves that words …
Another Prezi Poem: so many mindless people these days…
After camping this weekend, I dabbled in some poetry, including another reboot of a past poem with Prezi. Click on the bottom …
Vocation – A Prezi Poem
Here is my first attempt at a Prezi Poem. It’s like a George Herbert concrete poem on crack. I figured about halfway …
Expecting Self Importance from Washington, Franklin, and the Others – new poem
My friend Nancy invited several poet friends to record something and link to it from her site. This is my attempt to …
Jezebelation: Ode to Fritzels Jazz Pub
Last week, my wife and I spent a few days in New Orleans. We enjoy Jazz. We love the history of the …