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NaPoWriMo Day 9

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  Bottom-Dweller Beneath the shimmering surface lurks a creature vital: the Bullhead. of the catfish family, true survivors, From distinctive barbels to parental dedication, Bullheads offer the tenacity of freshwater life. distinguished by their smooth, scaleless skin barbels around their mouth sensitive chemosensory organs, underwater antennae to detect food in murky waters. body shape is somewhat stocky, coloration varies mottled brown or olive green; dark olive to black; or yellowish sides and a paler belly. sharp, serrated spine located at the front of their dorsal and pectoral fins deliver a painful prick a mild venom, a deterrent Preferred homes slow-moving or stagnant waters muddy, or silty bottoms. ponds, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, even ditches. amongst dense aquatic vegetation submerged debris, Bullhead a testament to ingenuity and resilience. humble bottom-dwellers, vital components of freshwater ecosystems, unsung heroes (A blackout poem from Bullhead - Description, Hab...
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NaPoWriMo Day 8

  Contradiction Being human is a contradiction  Having high moral values You do not, cannot follow As you sit in traffic and watch  A small domestic animal Darts amongst squealing tires You’re glad it made it across the street But you don’t go back to look for it Capture it, take it home or to a shelter Instead you curse those responsible  Being human is a contradiction  Wanting to help the man on the street But turning your nose up to his stench Refusing to give him a dime for drugs Not trusting his moral compass Or thinking he no longer has one So one your high horse you offer Fast food and a list of resources Being human is a contradiction 
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NaPoWriMo 2026 DY 7

  Something to make you jump Bad chicken or bacon I don’t know which Something in my system just turn the switch Reject this now expel it all It doesn’t matter how big or small Run to the bathroom sit down first Then wrench into the sink then  and burn for thirst. 2:30  til 6:30 ought to clean you out But I as try to lay down I have one more bout
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NaPoWriMo 2026 Day 6

  A normal day, with a touch of surrealism As I pack for my trip to Round Top Poetry Fest, I remember last year. I can’t afford the motels in the area. so camped at Oak thicket Park.   It was lovely. So few campers this time of year, April, early in the camping season. For me it’s the perfect time. I don’t mind the rain if I have a roof. I rented a screened shelter. It’s nice because I kept my things inside  and lock the door when I leave but am still out in the open air. I hung my hammock sleeping amongst the trees. I befriended a cardinal.  He was fascinated that my hammock was such a bright orange. The cardinal decided it wanted to mate with my hammock. It would flutter  and dance, just outside, on the ground and do a fabulous mating dance for me.  Turning, fluttering its wings this way and that. Head down head up cooing  and chittering. I welcomed the rituals of this beautiful male showing off.  I took down the hammock, wrapped myself in it an...
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NaPoWriMo 2026 day 5

  I hate Catullus, the first-person poetic speaker  the real-life poet now long dead I hate his tales of woe, observations  translated for two millennium still riveting, relatable, relevant knowing full well my words will barely be digitized into binary blips  and my prolific proliferation  of pithy, poignant, provocations  will gladly be; reduced, reused, and recycled 
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NaPoWriMo day 4

Lightening A crack of bright light from ground into cloud lightning ignites thunder sounds loud hairs on my arms dance in the dark ears pricked to measure the storm’s echoing mark a shiver up my spine concern in the night the scent of sulphur and burned, flashing light
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NaPoWriMo day 3

 Why do fisherman prefer steak mechanics Drive crappy cars And counselors have the most issues? Why do the beautiful think they are ugly the dumb claim their intelligence  Or writers refuse to read? Why do humans think they’re gods Men compare themselves Or women mother others?  When “why” is answered  with “because, “we learn there was never one at all.
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