Many of these poems were inspired by an actual event, or by
the memory of an experience. Some were triggered
by something seen, or by something heard,
or by a taste or a scent or a touch.
Please note that the poetry on this page may not be suitable for children.
Reflections (1997/09)
This poem is a variation on a poem written by my friend, Jim Standish,
"Reflections on a Shiny Ten-Speed."
Jim's poem is also reprinted here, by permission.
Pseudo-ku Poems
Cafe, Berkeley 1 Cafe, Berkeley 2
Cafe, Berkeley 3 Lilith Fair, San Francisco
Top Fuel Trials, Sears Point Dick Dale, Live
Berkeley Nocturne Under Campanile, Winter
(1997/06,07,08,11)
This page is always under construction and is updated from time to time.
Comments are welcomed.
Changes last made on: 2008.08.02
JDP
In Spring '97, I spent an enjoyable afternoon with some r.a.p. poets,
listening to and reading poetry. David Huang took some pictures.
I'm the guy with the red hair, black shirt and blue jeans in the middle of
this one,
getting ready to read Helium.
Jim Standish started the "Legends Cafe" poetry readings
in Palo Alto and David was there, with camera. Alas, this series came to
an abrupt end but, happily, has found a new home in Palo Alto as "Dolce Poesia."
David Huang gave me this picture.
I was reading Sting.
The '99 SF Bay Area Poetry Picnic, held in early May and organized by Dancing Bear,
was a heady mix of poetry, food & wine (thanks, Zoe), wind and sunshine.
Again, David H was there, with camera.
In this one,
I am reading I Met This Stripper In
Dallas.
Many years ago, I coordinated an informal Usenet/Internet research project
into the "Parker Hulme" murder case, the subject of Peter Jackson's acclaimed
and Award-winning film "Heavenly Creatures."
What does this have to do with poetry? Plenty, as it happens.
Why not pop over to Adam Abrams'
page and find out the fascinating details?