Home Improvement Pavilion

From my 2012 book, "4:3 Days In 16:9".

It's the last day of summer
One that's been painful, tough and joyful
Though not in equal amounts
And as much as I'm ready to say goodbye
To the heat and the torture
It's still sad to watch it fade away
Why is that?
I won't miss the sorrow and won't make time for the pain
Maybe it's just another chapter coming to a close
One that brought me to my knees
And eventually to my feet
Applauding myself for good behaviour
No, today's sad because today is always sad
The last day of the State Fair
As they burn the lot
And I say farewell
To the rounders
And the clowns

Don't Tell Anyone I'm Not Miserable

from my 2014 book, "Cottage Industry Of Uncool".

I'm sure this half full mood will pass
Not so unusual that it's unnerving
But something that doesn't come up on the playlist
Too often these days
I can already feel it starting to subside
Mostly due to aching muscles
Incurred after my early morning run
When I was more open and inspired
In the cool november air of dawn
As the gift of marvin gaye
Continued to wash over me
Now it's late morning
And having been to the bank to deposit more charity
While listening to billy collins
Convince me to continue down my path
I need to bang the erasers
Setting aside the chalk
To let the steam build once more
In the generic caffeine
Of early afternoon