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She Danced – for Joan (Updated Version)
I published an earlier version of this poem in my chapbook Dancing Words, but since publishing that I have learned that there was some inaccuracy in the refererences in one of the stanzas, so I have updated the poem. This is dedicated to one of my early dance teachers who went by the stage name…
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Words: a poem
[WORDS] echo in silence whisper secrets untold dance across the page paint emotions vibrant soar like birds ignite imaginations unleashed bind hearts together bridge …
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Artistivism
Artistivism: a poem by JJSK
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Love
Love: a concrete poem by JJSK
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C.GPT_5-Haiku
A Human-AI collaborative creation by JJSK and ChatGPT.
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‘Nuf Said
Ho, Ho, No
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Remembering Rebecca
It was two years ago today that my friend Rebecca passed away at the too-young age of 42 from agressive leukemia. The example of how she navigated her way through life was an inspiration; so much hard luck (why do some good people never seem to catch a break?), and yet she was always sweet,…
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Dabke: a poem by JJSK
Dabke Hand in hand shoulder to shoulder Winding line …
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She Danced: a poem by JJSK
She Danced – for Joan. She told me once…
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Carnivale: a poem by JJSK
Carnivale – For Bernie. Winding …
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Poem For My Father: You Are Always
Happy father’s day! My Dad is that guy that anyone can call on for help with something. Especially if that help involves fixing or building something. He is a caring man that always looks after the people around him This poem is dedicated to him. You are always You are always up for a drink…
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Poem For My Mother: It’s OK If You Forget
Happy mother’s day! This poem is dedicated to my mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a couple of years ago. Despite her shrinking faculties, she amazes me by staying postive and even occasionally joking about her situation. It’s ok if you forget It’s ok if you forget where you put it. It’s got to be…
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Temple Dancer: a poem by JJSK
Temple Dancer Temple dancer carved in stone Posed here for a thousand years Do your legs ever get tired?
