Tony Hwilka : Writing

First Date

First Date

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


Here I am almost eighteen -- a virgin and a date with the sexiest girl in school come Friday -- Prom night -- why me? Because she asked. I have no ..
After Midnight

After Midnight

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


Travelers meet spirits charged by the other's energy Walk through the door shake hands wave goodbye Door remains partly open releasing t..
McClosky's Resident Drunk

McClosky\'s Resident Drunk

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


Here I find myself to be Holding down this bar you see Keeping it steady from A'weaving and a' waving While I drink a beer to wash The thrist o..
October 31st

October 31st

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


A mute calcium ghost Observes silently My left hand nervously Rubbing chin -- agape The drapes of night envelope The day -- all night Transf..
Halloween

Halloween

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


To escape the devil Souls run in fright Their screams blend With the echo -- Of yelling chrildren
Death

Death

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


You have come twice this year knocking at my door Not to mention years gone by I know in time you will consume me I beg you --No! No! Can I e..
Jack

Jack

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


For Sal's "clerihew contest"
New Love

New Love

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


As I hold you in my arms I get goose bumps all over my body Just by you being near I am lost for words since I do not really understand Why..
Victoian Home

Victoian Home

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


Planted solidly Upon the ground Three stories high Fireplace in every room My home Home of yesterday Can still hear the music Which filled th..
Empty Love

Empty Love

A Poem by Tony Hwilka


At crack of dawn I awake find you gone Note left under tissue box Thanks -- a few bucks for your trouble I have fallen into your trap of lies Th..