“April Mood” by Charles Burchfield In honor of Earth Day, here’s a poem I wrote a couple of years ago. Yes, I know it’s no longer February, and Gaia’s in a better mood, today at any rate, but the theme feels more relevant than ever. Enjoy, and Happy Earth Day! Bipolar Gaia Gaia’s gone bipolar…. [Read More]
Archives for April 2011
Giving up my Spider addiction cold turkey
It’s been barely an hour, and I’m already in the throes of withdrawal. My body’s tense, my muscles jumpy. My heart is racing, and I’m finding it hard to catch my breath. I’m feeling wired, with an unaccustomed energy that threatens to morph into a panic attack. What’s the addiction I’m fighting? Is it booze,… [Read More]