Ode to James Brown

Ode to James Brown

They say
'The Godfather'
and know that they mean you
pouring soul in your songs so we
feel good


poem written 3/5/07

A Different Perspective, I

A Different Perspective, I

Ten men
stand together
in staunch opposition
to the oncoming forces of
the strike


poem written 3/5/07

Grounds

Grounds

The facts
on which you base
your defense for this charge,
in fact your entire case, is grounds
for coffee


poem written 3/5/07