Riled and Wise

This is a short book of my favorite seven prose-poetry works (and a bonus haiku). Some sound like stories, others like sermons. In any case, they are all an acquired taste. They are for people who like to think. So if you are a reader of only 'light material', this is not for you.To me, they really are not that deep and heavy. To me, these words just represent normal human feelings that most folks can relate to. But I needed to describe them somehow so that you would have an earthly clue of what to expect.I created these many years ago. I have been writing in this style for over twenty years, redeveloping some of these particular works along the way. A couple of them were used for some spoken word events in my hometown (New Orleans). I was never good at actually 'performing' my poems. I just read them to the crowd from my journals. Although I could never match the higher quality performances of those other true spoken word artists who would be on stage those same nights, I always felt honored when they clapped for me and said they liked them (blush).I hope you like them, even if you only like just one of them. The titles include:IncompleteFire-Star LoveI doZen BeautyTwistedUniversal LetterLogic and Pain + a haikuHere is an excerpt:V. Zen BeautyBeauty is not hair length or texture or feelOr nails and Manolos, Speedy-30's and hobosand turned-up noses to normal and real.Beauty is deeper than skinDarker than trendsMore than "THEM" and flashin'Men...can sense it.Beauty is not a false senseOf importanceAnd ignorant superiorityIt is the real YOU seeing, knowing, and loving innermost ME.Beauty isn't howIt's whoIt's gratitude and kindPure and secureDistinction, class and civility,The decorum of when to start, how far to go,where to stop and how to know.It is internal serenity and a hush so loud, the room stands stillA presence has enteredThat expands without loud boasting, rude obliviousness,Purposeful hip-twisting and half-nakednessThis gift is peace and allocates pride to allwithout a wordUnderneath a soft, supple and calm generositywith anonymityShe is the Wisdom that Everyone and EverythingIs the Eternal Zen in me.~for more, buy now...and thanks for reading!