WATERMARK

a poet’s notebook


Established 02004

February 2005

  • R.F.O.A.C.

    This is a Reasonable Facsimile Of A Cat — it’s in the rules, really, check it out (rule #3.)  Actually, I could do lots of these, and I might, if the real cats keep hiding from the camera. If you must have real ones, though, Hanan sends this one. We also have this Bulletin: a… Continue reading

  • Snapshot 23 February 02005

    Crows dig in the cottonwoods while tall millet still stands on the river bank. Everything hurts. Dreams have hooks, they pull me, though the sun is high and shines on this page. When we turn back and I see my house at the end of this long block, it seems far. The neighbors’ house is… Continue reading

  • A Matter of Meaning

    K. and I were discussing religion and philosophy, when one of us mentioned the aphorism:  The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Luckily, we listen to one another, and so discovered that we had completely different understandings of what this means. K. grew up under this, much disliked, adage that intentions are insufficient;… Continue reading

  • Tuesday Morning

    If in our daily lives we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy.… Continue reading

  • Listening

    I forgot again. Here is an audio post of Listening, below. Continue reading