A new page

Dear blog readers,

As you know and have seen by the state of my empty blog, I have been a tad bit preoccupied.  The process of getting married and recording a new album, though wonderful, have taken their toll on writing any more than songs and thank you notes.  And though my blog's readers are few they are faithful and for this I am sorry.  Truly I apologize. You did not deserve the neglect that you received and as I ruefully look back at my behavior I have made a determined decision to change.

The blog will now take a more interesting format.  Instead of being a wordy and emotional train of thought, the blog will become a sort of challenge for me. 

Let me explain.

When I write songs I tend use my deepest emotion. I lean therefore toward a more contemplative and sensitive view of the world and often find myself drowning in imagery and history and poignant feelings. 

The challenge is to keep the energy flowing and continue writing despite the constant attraction of being caught up on an emotional roller-coaster and being unable to put anything down on the page.  The new blog is meant to keep the waters flowing - to keep it fresh.

Each day, or hopefully close to, I will write a new poem and post it for you to read.  Being from a family of poets this is an intimidating task so I will therefore make no promises of excellence.  Keep in mind that not all blog entries will be meant seriously.  Feel free to laugh or cry laughing or click the x box on your window. 

Enjoy the new blog.

Here is the poem of the day:

There is an open window

Propped there with  an old milk bottle

For it cannot stand up on its own.

Together they fight against the powers that do not show.

Gravity and wind around their efforts tangle

Breaking hope - faith now blown.

And why is it that they must stand so,

Poised and balanced at this strange angle

And Fate's purposes to them unknown?

 

But I, their silent master, now must go

Or I shall risk a breath fatal

For in this room rank smell has made a home

So stand strong oh courageous duo

And never falter in your battle.

You've saved me from this scent that through your port has flown.

No greater love could you have shown

Than to lay down your life so the smell will leave me alone.