Weekend’s End (February 26, 2007)

the smell of sardines
transforms my whole bedroom
to a sardine can



one tea bag struggles
steeping its fourth cup
three in my stomach

Warmth (February 20, 2007)

A squirrel
drinks the sunset
from a puddle



seven page handout
twenty-three students
save the trees?



Melting snow
the desolate bike rack
lively with people

Desk Musings (February 19, 2007)

Exhausted cold
finally gives way
to a warm day


Clutter begins
each time in the corner—
A pile of socks


Potato chip bag—
half empty, all stale
I find out too late

McDonalds (February 15, 2007)

Glistening French fries.
I wait for them to stop
before enjoying.


Wind chill hugs my head
soothing my headache away.
Can’t feel my fingers.


Hard working hat
absorbing maximum cold
protecting my ears.

Film Study (February 14, 2007)

A vomitous smell
Nacho Doritos are near
Crunch crunch crunch


Fire in my throat—
Mountain Blast Gatorade
Quenches my thirst.


Me and my Lisa
Bound by obligations—
Apart.

Re-writes (February 8, 2007)

A group of squirrels
Eating McDonalds garbage.
Falling snow glitters.


Squirrels
By the trash can
We all eat McDonalds.


Overflowing trash—
The squirrels and I visit
McDonalds.


A pleasant routine
McDonalds between classes.
One dollar coffee.


Homework assignments
I plan to do them early—
Very unlikely.

Notebook Scribbles (January 25, 2007)

Three hours at night.
Three hours during the day.
Two naps make a sleep?



Clicking in classroom.
Pen clicking, says my Sherlock—
It was nail biting.



Break in the lecture.
Keyboard sounds stop abruptly—
must be taking notes?

Snow (February 6, 2007)

Unwelcome snowfall.
Four inch blanket covers ground.
Abandoned bike rack.



Grocery shopping
plethora of canned pleasures.
Semi-home cooking.



My pangs of hunger
induce hallucinations—
Turkey sandwich dreams.