Robert Ronnow : Writing

Chainsaw Certified

Chainsaw Certified

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


I'm dead. Unlike Frost and Yeatsnothing I've said will be remembered.Unlike Roosevelt and Lincolnnothing I'm thinking will win the war.I'm going to go..
City of Hope

City of Hope

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


What a city I murmur to myself looking at its map.We approached the city known as Dis,with its vast army and its burdened citizens.At last we reached ..
Lonely Bagel

Lonely Bagel

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


Lonely bagelLoneliness bagelThe bagel of lonelinessTogetherness bagelThe bagel of being togetherBagel of belonging
Numerous Blue Notes

Numerous Blue Notes

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


Sitting, trying to write, nothingcomes to me. Nothing is what it'll have to be.Over the weekend and immediatelyfollowing the election demonstrations i..
Motel Room

Motel Room

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


Motel room, U.S. map made of license plateseverything I need for a week is here, king-size bed, microwave, fridge, tv, hot platethe carpet's pretty cl..
Insignificance. Longevity.

Insignificance. Longevity.

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


Late in life I struggle against my insignificanceWhen I should enjoy the freedom from performance before an audience.Applause is happiness but if they..
Jack's Time Out

Jack's Time Out

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


What luxury to get madabout last night's basketball lossand watch the full moon descendingat the speed the earth turns.Things could get worsepersonall..
I can clean. I can drive.

I can clean. I can drive.

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


Plenty of sleep, no more tv, the wars in the Middle Eastare resource wars, disguised as religious debates.So Dad would say.A beautiful winter day, hun..
Homework

Homework

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


Moby Dick, geometry, physics.Study every subject everyday.Homework is an indicator of future success.Success is not necessarily happiness but it helps..
Blue Grama Grass

Blue Grama Grass

A Poem by Robert Ronnow


How to break an addiction. Decide to live.What can I learn from my pain. Danger.And friends are merely friendly, live on independentof your injury. Yo..