Essay. Jimmy Glenn. He was the Corner Man that owned Jimmy’s Corner in Times Square. When I was watching his memorial via Facebook Live, as the life and times of COVID-19 dictates, I was amazed at the number of people from around the world that tuned in, and at the fact that the family so generously decided to stream the service for all to participate. I saw the two bartenders I knew best, Tiffany and Aneta, pop up on the feed, giving their emotional benedictions to Jimmy. I
Inside the park, dirt churning
The sandy soil moistly warming
The earth readying, fortifying
Nurturing, gathering power
Pushing up daffodils and lilies Deep inhale, the smells of spring
Heat gathering as nature’s strength
Returns to give life, permeates
All through Jackie Robinson park
The dogs following her vigor
Gather scents feverishly, salivating
Zig-zagging, nuzzling the earth Oft times like forensic scientists
Dogs are like the original CSI’s
Of the huma
I guess I just have to do
Something
Hey, HEY
To get noticed
Up/down
Spinning/around
Hey now. Hey there
Don’t be feeling
Your feelings…
Your quota is filled
Hey now. Hey, see me yet?
Gears gathering
Fears furthering
Dreams dithering
No más para usted, bebé
For two thousand, seventeen
This year no hay más espacio
No seeing and no feeling
Not to rent, borrow or steal
Buena suerte, mi gentes
Jump away all day
Up/Down/Around #Culture #spirituality #recovery #m
Time ticks on, on, on
It cares not for tears
Nor for spare change
The hands sweep on
Past hunger, past heartache
No time for fears
No time for Resistance
Tick, tick, tick on Time moves on even when I cry
She flies, oh flies
She cares not, but steadily dies Time moves on even when I cry
Each moment gone
Struggling to go on
Until the break of dawn #journey #life #time
My heart is a big Christmas sleeve Of temperance and temperatures Arguing loves, unintentional; apparently Missing the in-law interfacing, who knows
Yet, still, harbouring in our long silence No equanimous highlights thus far live In the shimmers and shines of high life Only hugs and awkwardness remains #journey #newyork #poetry
My Artist’s Prayer Practice Open-heartedness It is “The Way” When you feel stuck– Feel the Fear And do it anyway. Practice meditation Let your mind rest Bring your soul forward Breathing is best. Trust your spirit Help it grow, Help it love, Help it sing, Notice all it brings. Surround yourself with Love, Peace and Joy For Happiness is All betwixt Alpha and Omega: Love breaks down walls Heals old wounds Reveals synchronicities; Uncovers creativities. –Namaste #spirituality #c