Whilst stuffing my face with turkey and pie (note to self, better eating and exercise habits in 2010) I've been writing like a fiend coming up with give or take 70 poems compiled over the past 3 months. Some were rewritten heavily to achieve the desired effect others took maybe 2 drafts and that was it. The one thing I'm really proud of myself for is continually writing and finding places to submit my stuff. Here's one of the poems which I'm sure every person can relate to and that's the mixed feelings you may have when you move:
NOVEMBER 1983
This house looks naked without
All of our things strewn about,
I guess today's the day that
My family's moving out.
Goodbye Philadelphia,
Good morning Yeadon, PA.
Treat us as well as Philly
Because we are here to stay.
(C) Charles Waters 2009
I notice Jane Yolen, Sara Holbrook and Charles Ghinga occasionally post some their poems on their blog so I decided to do the same.
Also worked at INDY, IDOL and WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS during the gobble, gobble holiday, I find that work really gives me a sense of belonging in the world, especially when it's work I love to do. May your holiday season be as nice and mine and may you all continue to kick arse heading into Christmas which is LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY! Bokay?
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