CROWNED WITH LAURELS : Writing

I STOOD WATCHING THE BIG BOYS

I STOOD WATCHING THE BIG BOYS

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


from the Bulldogs’ basketball team, bouncing, passing, a shot fell through the hoop and then it rattled off the rim, as they rebounded, I be..
BORN IN THE BOWL

BORN IN THE BOWL

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


Just two days from my sixteenth birthday I didn’t know what to expect when the pains started coming, it had been nine months. I had to go to ..
FADED RED or The Story of a Man and His Truck

FADED RED or The Story of a Man and His Truck

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


Needed wax. Needed a paint job. A square key for the ignition. A round key for the door. Needed to pump the gas pedal and step on the clutch befor..
A FUTURE LIFE

A FUTURE LIFE

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


This remote location calls my attention. It could be a place to live, work, and enjoy everyday more than ever. Getting up early to hear the sound..
THE HISTORY OF MY GRANDMOTHER'S COOKING

THE HISTORY OF MY GRANDMOTHER\\\'S COOKING

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


Grilled cheese with tomato soup, Fritos on the side. Ham Salad from the meat grinder, passed down from generations. Meatloaf with stewed tomat..
THE VET STILL STANDS

THE VET STILL STANDS

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


700-Level, yellow seats Between the Marlboro and Sunoco signs. Fifty cent “Knothole” group rate tickets, school trip organized by our s..
DEATH ON FRIDAY

DEATH ON FRIDAY

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


I don’t want to write this today, but I saw death on Friday. He was sitting up in bed in intensive care. He had long strands of white, wispy ..
GROWN

GROWN

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


My boy has grown. he swims alone in the pool grinning from ear to ear, no matter how hot or cold. My boy has grown. We walk together now down ..
THE CUT

THE CUT

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


Visiting them one weekend, working together, laughing, joking all the while, unique accents from their home in the mountains and then a cut happe..
CONFESSIONS OF A COMIC BOOK THIEF

CONFESSIONS OF A COMIC BOOK THIEF

A Poem by CROWNED WITH LAURELS


Did you ever steal something? Marvel comic books, 35 cents cover price. Creaky metal rack spinning before my Twelve year old eyes. Fantastic Fo..

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