W. Barrett Munn : Writing

(183-a)  Sex In Old Age

(183-a) Sex In Old Age

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** I’ve heard it said a million times: I’m not 17 anymore. It’s said as a half-a*s joke by old folks be..
All For Show

All For Show

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Alice peels herself from her bra with an LSD-like rush of relief, with a sense of freedom that sags as she glances..
The Emperor of Sorrow

The Emperor of Sorrow

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Loss is measured in three/four time, an endless unforgiving waltz. Sackcloth and ashes create the gowns; vaults..
5 senryu

5 senryu

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


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Mosaic

Mosaic

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** Chipping away at the resolute desk. Aristotle sends best wishes. Four billion sedans tipped on their sides. ..
New Year’s Eve Once in Manhattan

New Year’s Eve Once in Manhattan

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** In the sky champagne glasses fill with stars. Satin-wrapped comets drag radiant cloth tails. Bubbles beget bubb..
Wild Violets

Wild Violets

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** No one knows where they come from those little dots of mauve, rhizome clones, lovely but unwanted, prie..
Memoir

Memoir

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** I’m forced to hear your music when you play it that loud. You don’t need to shout to get my car ke..
The Change in Pressure From an Approaching Storm

The Change in Pressure From an Approaching Storm

A Poem by W. Barrett Munn


*** The sun comes up sugar. My day starts out feeling broccoli. I have to be downtown in two hours. The escape of freedom’s ai..