Rod Zinkel : Writing

Malformed

Malformed

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


I once read the doctor’s notes when he exited the room, the injured appendage was referred to as malformed, a confirmation to my ego that ..
My Favorite Flavor

My Favorite Flavor

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


If I had a dreamsicle I'd taste your creamy skin and lipstick sherbert.
We Wear What We Sell

We Wear What We Sell

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


On the bar scene everyone wears a sandwich board selling what makes them special. A girl has diamonds on each finger and a stripper name on her bo..
War is Not Poetic

War is Not Poetic

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


Written for The Lotus Eater creative writing exercise.
Strawberry's Margaritas

Strawberry\'s Margaritas

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


Nessy’s at the bar sipping margaritas for her namesake – Strawberry, to keep up the stripper’s persona. There’s a guy hang..
Sadie: Potrait of a Spider

Sadie: Potrait of a Spider

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


Written for the Lotus Eaters exercise: the art of science.
Hey, Sunshine, Some People Gotta Work

Hey, Sunshine, Some People Gotta Work

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


“What’s the meaning of this?” my father would say to the dawn, quite dissatisfied with the sun’s interruption of his sleep...
Shorts

Shorts

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


Suggested slogan for the group, Vicious Circle.
Composed for Keyboard

Composed for Keyboard

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


Riding the Red Bull while entering data is like Stevie Wonder’s fingers crossing while playing Superstition, like open wheel racing at the ..
Paper Castle

Paper Castle

A Poem by Rod Zinkel


To K. Written for the Poetry is a Place contest.