don’t disdain the youth their ideals
or their puppy love head-over-heels
eventually they will learn and settle
inevitable retrogress — lover & rebel
terri guillemets
composed by yours truly
Writing styles
After all these years I’ve finally pegged my writing style —
—“Ink marrow,” 2009
On the days I’ve had too much coffee, my writing style turns to overcaffeinated spiritual warrior.
—“Kiai!,” 2012
After thirty-four years of writing, I feel that I’m finally about to break free from my juvenilia phase. In a few
—“Self-taut,” 2019
Assault
help please police help
everywhere i go
chocolate’s being a’salted!
But seriously. Knock it off. Leave some of it plain for those of us who prefer our chocolate without condiments!
Uplifting
when winter gets deep
into languishing hearts
poetry promises spring
Ageless
Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise.
Sleepy
sunday afternoon
drowsiness fell off a cliff
landing in a nap
Come here
Don’t spend too much of your life avoiding the sharp edges of shattered dreams.
Life is dirty
You can’t get overwhelmed by the thought of all the weeds if there are flowers in your soul.
Lost & fined
Library fines are my favorite charitable donation.
Fees fines fo fun
If you haven’t owed a library fine at least once in your life, you’re not
Non-verbal
I’ve adjectived up my life so much I forgot how to be simple and plain
Paying the price
Wisdom is expensive — paid in life and years.
Demurrer
A smile is the best defense against this offensive world.